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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051540007 · 05/23/2005 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Cement work, Gunite crew
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3300069

Narrative

Vacuuming up cement with hose off Vac. Trk. Cement got into his boots and under his socks, creating burns. He didn't notice the burns until he was home in the evening, though he felt some irritation during the day. He did not report incident until 6/1/05 and at such time we sent him for medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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