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MACHINERY

220022880116 · 10/07/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.34 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS AIR CHISELING MATERIAL BUILDING AT THE DISCHARGE END OF CEMENT MILL #1. AS MATERIAL WAS BROKEN UP, AIRBORNE DUST WAS GENERATED. THIS DUST WAS CAPTURED IN THE MECHANICAL AIRFLOW & IMPACT ED THE EE IN THE FACE. AS A RESULT, IT BECAME CAUGHT IN HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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