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MACHINERY

220041800120 · 06/21/2004 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Mill equipment
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
18.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING PURE CAL LIME, TWO BAGS BLEW OFF THE SPOUT CAUSING LIME TO BLOW INTO EMPLOYEE'S FACE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES; HOWEVER, LIME DID GET INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE FLUSHED OUT EYES AT THE PLANT SITE. HIS LEFT EYE CONTINUED TO BE RED AND IRRITATED SO HE DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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