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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033520009 · 12/09/2003 · Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
6
Mine experience
6.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
Mine
0800800

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A CEMENT AIRSLIDE CONVEYOR. THIS IS AN AIR ASSISTED GRAVITY CONVEYOR FOR FINISHED CEMENT PRODUCT. WHEN HE REMOVED A COVER ON THE AIRSLIDE, THE MATERIAL INSIDE PURGED OUT ON TO HIM COVERING HIS FACE AND EYES WITH MATERIAL AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN ONTO THE STEEL PLATFORM WHERE HE WAS STANDING ON A 4 FT LADDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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