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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030660054 · 01/29/2003 · Unimin Georgia Company L P

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Georgia Company L P
Mine
0900726

Narrative

INJURED WAS TRYING TO REMOVE PULSATION DAMPER IN A PRESSURIZED CAUSTIC PIPE. AS THE DAMPENER RELEASED THE LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA GUSHED OUT. THE EE INSTINTIVELY STEPPED BACK AND RAISED HIS ARMS T O PROTECT HIMSELF. THE EE'S HAND STRUCK HIS FACE SHIELD KNOCKING IT UP AND CAUSTIC SPLASHED ON HIS MOUTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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