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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033520054 · 12/09/2003 · Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
—
Mine experience
27.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER EE ON A CEMENT AIRSLIDE CONVEYER. WHEN THE EE'S REMOVED A COVER ON THE AIRSLIDE, THEY WERE HIT WITH A QUICK BURST OF MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE AIRSLIDE. THE EE'S EYES WERE FILLED WITH FINISHED CEMENT PRODUCT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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