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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012470123 · 08/23/2001 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3600017

Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON ELEVATOR, INJURED CLIMBED DOWN INTO PIT TO GREASE BEARINGS. WHEN CLIMBING BACK UP THE LADDER, HE CAUSED LIME TO FALL FROM ABOVE HIM & HIT HIM IN THE FACE. THE LIME GOT BEHIND HIS GLASSES & INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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