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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032790088 · 09/27/2003 · Imerys Kaolin Company

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
36.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Kaolin Company
Mine
0900139

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO PUT SOME SODIUM SILICATE MATERIAL IN M-14 TANK TO ADJUST THE PH. WHEN HE DISCONNECTED THE HOSE A CHEMICAL SQUIRTED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT IT WENT IN UNDER THE GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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