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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042520018 · 08/29/2004 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
China Minmetals; BPU Associates
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

Employee was using an 8 pound sledgehammer to remove bolts from a tank flange. The hammer handle knocked the employee's hard hat and monogoggles off and at that moment a drop of caustic got into his left eye. This resulted in irritation of his left eye. An opthomologist prescribed pain medication and an antibiotic for the prevention of infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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