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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002760023 · 08/23/2000 · The Monarch Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
17.51 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Monarch Cement Company
Operator
The Monarch Cement Company
Mine
1400124

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE FINISH CEMENT COOLERWHEN ONE OF THE CROSS MEMBERS INSIDE THE COOLER GOT HIT, CAUSING LOOSE CEMENT TO FALL. IT FELL BEHIND EMPLOYEE'S GLASSES AND ENTERED LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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