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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220051320056 · 05/10/2005 · Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
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 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd
Mine
4100078

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE HYDRATE OPERATION ON THE BOTTOM FLOOR. HE HAPPENED TO LOOK UP TOWARD THE FLOOR ABOVE. SOME HYDRATED LIME MATERIAL FELL FROM THE FLOOR ABOVE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN HIS LEFT EYE FALLING PAST HIS SAFETY GLASSES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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