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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051320002 · 05/04/2005 · Lafarge North America

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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
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
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

Temporary employee was cleaning and shoveling the cooler area when material entered his right eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses with side shields while performing his job. Sought treatment at Medical Center. Prescribed Rx eyedrops and returned to full duty the same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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