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MACHINERY

220073450009 · 12/05/2007 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
14.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

Injured was stacking empty bags behind the #3 spout packer when lime discharged from the #1 spout getting into left eye. Injured was wearing safety glasses. Immediately flushed eyes and taken for emergency care at Northeast Methodist Hospital, released after treatment with followup appointments to make sure no permanent injury to cornea as result of chemical burn incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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