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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022820011 · 09/16/2002 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EE WAS OBSERVING ANOTHER EE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE NORTH BAGGER SPOUT. THE OTHER EE ACTIVATED THE SPOUT WHICH RELEASED MORTAR. THIS MORTAR SPRAYED ON THE BAGGER FRAME & INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE. EE DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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