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220032790097 · 09/26/2003 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
2.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

IT WAS A WINDY DAY & THE EE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP WHEN SOME DUST/LIME GOT INTO HER EYE. THE EE WAS WEARING HER SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME. THE EE'S EYE WAS FLUSHED AT WORK THEN TREAT/FLUSHED AT A MEDICAL FACILITY. THE MEDICAL FACILITY GAVE THE EE A RX FOR EYE DROPS AND PAIN PILLS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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