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220012540046 · 08/28/2001 · Carmeuse Na

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Na
Mine
2000365

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE IN THE MULTI COND PIPE AT THE REAR OF THE KILN WHEN LIME DUST BLEW UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES ANDINTO HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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