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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020220127 · 01/09/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

DURING KILN SHUTDOWN EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A WALL PLATE ALONG #4 CLINKER COOLER DRIVE. WHEN HE PULLED THE PIECE OF METAL OFF THE WALL, CLINKER DUST FLUSHED INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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