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MACHINERY

220052620097 · 09/06/2005 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
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
3.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3300161

Narrative

CLEANING PREHEATER WITH 12' WATER BLASTER. EE WAS BENT OVER WITH HEAD COCKED TO ONE SIDE WHEN HOT MATERIAL STRUCK FACE SHIELD AND KNOCKED IT OFF, ALONG WITH HIS HARD HAT. HOT DUST ENTERED LEFT EYE. EE WAS TREATED AT URGENT CARE, WITH ADDITIONAL CARE BY OPTHAMOLOGIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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