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220051310051 · 04/26/2005 · Lehigh Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
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
8.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Cement Company
Mine
1800341

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT 30 CATWALK WHEN THE WIND PICKED UP, CAUSING A DUST CLOUD TO FORM IN HIS PATH OF TRAVEL. PARTICLES FROM THE DUST CLOUD ENTERED EE'S LEFT EYE. IRRITATION AND TEARING RESULTED IMMEDIATELY. PRESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTIONS ISSUED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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