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MACHINERY

220061250022 · 04/27/2006 · Cemex

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
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
16.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex
Mine
0404056

Narrative

Ee was cleaning build up from the inside of a distribution manafold on the slurry line spray nozzle. She used compressed air to blow out the line and the plugged line blew material back into her face and into both eyes. This required medical care to remove the alkali material.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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