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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041000033 · 04/05/2004 · Graymont Western Lime 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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
0
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSERT SHAFT UNDERNEATH THE HYDRATE MIXER BOX, LIME DUST FELL INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE. EE DID RINSE HIS EYE WITH WATER AND AN EYE SOLUTION, BUT COULD NOT REMOVE DUST PARTICLES. HE DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EE ALSO RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR ACULAR MEDICATED EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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