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MACHINERY

220042310007 · 08/16/2004 · Alamo Cement Company 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
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
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
4.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Alamo Cement Company Ltd
Mine
4103019

Narrative

EE had filled a pill press with sample material. He installed the top cap but noticed it was cocked to the side. When he reached to correct it his lab coat inadvertantly caught the power handle causing the machine to activate. This spewed the sample material into his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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