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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220040480074 · 02/11/2004 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SLIDE PLATE ON THE GROUND LIME SCREW CONVEYOR. HE WAS POUNDING ON THE PLATE WITH A HAMMER WHEN IT CAME LOOSE CAUSING A BURST OF LIME DUST. LIME DUST GOT INT O BOTH EYES. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED HIS EYES. HE DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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