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MACHINERY

220020100017 · 12/26/2001 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Mill equipment
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

EMPLOYEE STACKED BAGGER WITH 1/2 FULL BAGS ON CHAIN. WHEN BAG WAS KICKED OUT AND HIT BELT, LIME BLEW FROM BAG SPOUT AND WENT UNDER EMPLOYEE'S GLASSES INTO HIS EYES. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO MEDI CAL FACILITY TO CLEAN LIME FROM EYES. FIRST AID INCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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