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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072910021 · 08/03/2007 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
86
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

On August 3, 2007 the employee was performing normal work as a bagging operator. The employee was not feeling well and later that evening went to the emergency room, and was later taken to SLC for further care. During follow-up visits on 10/8/07, it was determined that the employee had an alergic reaction to metabisulfite.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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