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MACHINERY

220023120059 · 10/24/2002 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Working with noxious materials
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
21.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

EE WAS PACKING MASONRY BAGS. PROBLEMS AROSE WITYH THE PALLETIZER. THE EE TURNED OFF IMPELLOR DRIVE ON PACKER AND RAISED FACE SHIELD TO LOOK DOWN THE LINE. THE PACKING SPOUT RELEASED MATERIAL, THE MATERIAL WAS DEFLECTED OFF SEAT AND INTO EE'S LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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