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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021930004 · 06/21/2002 · Lafarge Corp

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
23.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corp
Mine
2300158

Narrative

EE WAS CLEANING A BLOCKAGE ON THE KILN FEEDSHELFWITH AIR LANCES. HE WAS WEARING PPE, BUT WHEN HELIFTED THE FACE PLATE HOT DUST ENTERED HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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