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220052630007 · 09/15/2005 · Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
10.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J.O. Robinson
Operator
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.
Mine
4100001

Narrative

Employee was in the process of removing leaf springs on a tanker truck. As he was cleaning the U-bolts, lime dust came loose from the part and the wind blew dust into the employee's right eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses. On windy days, the vehicle maintenance shop will be closed off to avoid future occurrences.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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