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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081510021 · 05/24/2008 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
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
31.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
Mine
1505484

Narrative

Employee was entering the Lime Kiln hood area to check for coating on cooler grates inside Kiln. The door to the Kiln was open, due to Kiln Rake sticking out of it. When he entered area the Kiln puffed causing causing dust or grit to enter eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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