HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Lehigh Southwest Cement
Start: 03/01/2008

220080700022 · 03/01/2008 · Lehigh Southwest Cement

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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: 2
Mine experience: 2 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator: Lehigh Southwest Cement
Mine: 0400196

Narrative

While attempting to clean material under the A silos, the employee got cement dust in his eyes. He immediately sought water to wash the dust out, and then came to the plant for more rinsing. He was sent to the hospital for further decon and evaluation.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown