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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081200013 · 04/18/2008 · Carmeuse Lime 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
Pumper
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

EE suffered lime burn to both eyes.The EE & his co-worker were raking refractory bricks out of the kiln hood.Was wearing the required face shield/safety glasses, he felt a sharp burning pain in both of eyes.He immediately stopped & flushed eyes out.EE then went to ER & was given Rx Eye Drops & saw a specilist that Monday.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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