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MACHINERY

220003530055 · 10/07/2000 · Imerys Pigments LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Pigments LLC
Mine
0100011

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DISCONNECTING LINE FROM PUMP. LINE WAS UNDER PRESSURE AND BLEW OFF WHEN EMPLOYEE DISCONNECTED THE COUPLING. EMPLOYEE SHOULD HAVE TURNED OFF PUMP BEFORE DISCONNECTING LINE. SLURRY BLEW OUT OF LINE AND BURNED ARM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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