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MACHINERY

220043340024 · 11/17/2004 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (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
1.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE LIME BUILDUP FROM THE TUBE MILL WITH AN AIR CHISEL. HE WAS ON HIS STOMACH WHEN THE CHISEL BROKE THRU THE HARDENED LIME. THIS CAUSED A CLOUD OF STEAMY LIME TO GO ONTO HIS FACE AND ENTER BOTH EYES. HE RINSED HIS EYES WITH WATER AND EYE SOLUTION BUT COULD NOT REMOVE ALL THE LIME PARTICLES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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