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220073170089 · 11/06/2007 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

While loading hydrated lime, employee turned the system off. However, the lime continued to flow after it was turned off. The control room became very dusty so he went outside the control room where conditions were very windy as he tried to get out of the dust. Employee had lime blow into his face receiving chemical burn to eyes and skin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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