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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020350128 · 06/26/2001 · Reed Minerals

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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Harsco Corp
Operator
Reed Minerals
Mine
0405356

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNSCREWING A SODIUM SILICATE PIPE WHEN THE LIQUID HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE, KNOCKING OFF HIS GLASSES THUS PERMITTING SODIUM SILICATE TO ENTER HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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