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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050700033 · 02/25/2005 · Thiele Kaolin Company

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
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paul R Kirschling
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine
0900337

Narrative

Emp was unloading hydrogen peroxide tote bins with forklift wearing all the appropriate personal protective equipment. As he was removing PPE some of the chemical residue got on his hands causing light tingling sensation and discoloring of skin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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