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OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES

220020110026 · 01/03/2002 · J M Huber Corp

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
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
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
24 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
J M Huber Corp
Mine
0900142

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING A PUMP AND CHEMICAL FEED LINE FROM A CAUSTIC SODA CHEMICAL TANK. WHILE WORKING ON HIS KNEES TO REINSTALL THE PUMP, HIS ACID SUIT DEVELOPED A HOLE AND ALLOWED THE DILUTED CAUST IC TO BE ABSORBED ON HIS CLOTHES. HE EXPERIENCED A BURNING SENSATION TO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND REMOVED HIS SUIT. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR 2NE & 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO THE KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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