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POWERED HAULAGE

220080290027 · 01/20/2008 · Graymont (Pa) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (Pa) Inc
Mine
3600263

Narrative

Unloading hydrate lime from bulk tank trailer into lime storage silo. Silo filled and transfer hose was unhooked before all pressure was drained causing lime to gush out of hose and onto employee resulting in lime getting in eyes even with safety glasses on.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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