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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031480058 · 05/19/2003 · Unimin Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corporation
Mine
3102119

Narrative

THE EE WAS REPLACING A TEE SECTION WITH AN ELBOWON THE ACID LINE. AFTER THE JOB WAS COMPLETED THE EE LEFT THUMB STARTED BURNING

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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