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MACHINERY

220032160077 · 07/24/2003 · Cemex Inc

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Cement work, Gunite crew
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
29.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
0900053

Narrative

EE STUCK AN AIR LANCE IN A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM CEMENT SILO (SILO HAS 4 DISCHARGE PIPES). HE NOTICED CEMENT BLOWING OUT OF ANOTHER PIPE. THE CEMENT STOPPED BLOWING AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLU G THE HOLE, THE CEMENT STARTED SPEWING AND WENT AROUND HIS GLASSES INTO HIS LT. EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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