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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220023570103 · 12/06/2002 · Lafarge Corp
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost —
Mine experience 16 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lafarge S A
Operator Lafarge Corp
Mine 2000044
Narrative EE WAS PUTTING INSULATION ON STEAMLINES. INSULATION KNOCKED DUST OFF TOP OF PIPE INTO HIS EYE. DUST WAS HOT GOT BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING BURN. EE RECEIVED RT AND HAD FOLLOW UP VISIT WITH SPECIALIST.
Source
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