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220051890033 · 07/03/2005 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Mine
2600081

Narrative

THE HYDRATOR WAS PLUGGED. EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN CLEANING OFF THE MAGNET ON HUMMER SCREEN WHEN HE STOOD UP CAUSING LIME TO STIR UP. WIND BLEW THE LIME PARTICLES TOWARD INJURED AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. HE WASHED EYES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DR. HE HAS CONJUNCTIVITIS AND AN ABRASION OF THE EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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