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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043340023 · 11/16/2004 · 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
21.52 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was emptying the pebble lime bin; he opened the actuator valve and lime came spraying out. Lime entered his right eye. He rinsed out his eye for 15 minutes at the plant and eye drops were applied also. He did seek medical attention because there were perticles still in.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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