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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033440039 · 11/22/2003 · Cemex Inc

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
Coal sampler
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3300161

Narrative

EE WAS REACHING FOR A RAW MILL PRODUCT BOTTLE AND KNOCKED A KILN FEED JAR ONTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR. THE LID CAME OFF RELEASING DUST INTO HIS EYES. HE RINSED HIS EYES AT THE EYEWASH STATION, A ND AFTER HIS SHIFT, HE WAS DRIVEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THEY FLUSHED HIS EYES AGAIN AND WAS GIVEN ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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