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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070390025 · 02/05/2007 · Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
2.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Brooksville Cement Cemex Inc
Mine
0800800

Narrative

Employee was cleaning the discharge screen of a finish mill. The screen was plugged with hardened cement. As the particles broke loose from the screen, material blew into the employee's eyes. One eye sustained a minor corneal abrasion, requiring prescription of an antibiotic ointment and restricted duties for one day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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