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POWERED HAULAGE

220010080055 · 12/27/2000 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
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
15.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
1900018

Narrative

SWITCHED AIR SLIDE FROM BAGGING TANKA TO QUICKLIME SILO. OPENED CAP ON BAGGING TANK BEFORE SLIDE HAD COMPLETELY TRANSFERRED. BLEW QUICKLIME INTO EE'S FACE AND UNDER HIS SAFTY GLASSES INTO HIS LEFT EYE. CAUSING CORNEAL BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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