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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070780081 · 03/15/2007 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2200313

Narrative

Employee was attempting to clean out vertical air slide in cement silo. When he opened the port door, cement under pressure sprayed into his eyes after knocking off safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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