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MACHINERY

220041420044 · 04/21/2004 · Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical 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
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd
Mine
4100078

Narrative

EE WAS BEGINNING AN ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE JOB, WHEN OTHER WORKER BEGAN USING AN AIR TANK CAUSING LIME DUST & GRIT TO BECOME AIRBORNE DUSTING EMPLOYEE IN HIS FACE & BOTH EYES. EE RECEIVED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CHEMICAL CONJUNCTIVITUS, CORNEAL EDERNA, & CORNEAL FOREIGH BODY. EE RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION & RETURNED TO WORK WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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