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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000380105 · 01/29/2000 · Southdown Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
15.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Southdown Inc
Operator
Southdown Inc
Mine
3600251

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ANTI FREEZE IN AIR LINES BY THE HILL BELT. AFTER POOURING ANTI FREEZE INTO THE CYLINDER, HE FORGOT TO CAP BEFORE TURNING THE AIR VALVE BACK ON. THE ANTI FREEZE SPRAYED OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES, EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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