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220030490064 · 02/12/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
21.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone
Mine
4002545

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING A PEBBLE TRUCK. AS HE WALKED FROM THE CONTROL PANEL BACK TO THE TRUCK THE WIND BLEW A PIECE OF LINE IN HIS EYE. EE'S RIGHT EYE WAS BURNED BY THE LIME. EE WAS W EARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME. WIND HAD BEEN GUSTING 10-15 MPH DURING DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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