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MACHINERY

220030730048 · 01/29/2003 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
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
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
2002461

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING LINER PLATES INSIDE OF A GRINDING MILL. A DUST COLLECTOR WAS OPERATING TO EXHAUST AIRBORNE DUST FROM THE MILL. THE MILL WAS BUMPED INTO WITH A FORKLIFT, WHICH SHOOK SOME DUST L OOSE FROM THE INSIDE WALL. THE DUST WAS BLOWN PAST THE EE'S FACE & UNDERNEATH HIS SAFETY GLASSES. THE EE HAD A SPECK OF CEMENT DUST REMOVED FROM HIS EYE AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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