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220010950027 · 03/19/2001 · Cemex Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
41
Mine experience
6.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Puerto Rican Cement Company Inc
Operator
Cemex Puerto Rico
Mine
5400194

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING IN THE LABORATORY WHEN HE APPARENTLY SUFFERED A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. HIS CONDUCT BECAM UNCONTROLLABLE AND VIOLENT. DURING THIS PERIOD HE SPILT CHEMICAL LIME IN WHICH HE ROLLED IN CAUSING 3RD DEGREE BURNS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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