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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020250055 · 12/30/2001 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Change house, Bathing
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
12
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

WHILE TAKING OFF HIS SAFETY GLASSES, THEY CAUGHTHIS RESPIRATOR AND IT SNAPPED, THROWING A BUILD-UP OF LIME INTO HIS EYE. HE GOT SOME LIME IN HISEYES AND WAS ADVISED TO STAY OFF WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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