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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081560005 · 06/02/2008 · Cemex

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
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
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex
Mine
0404056

Narrative

Employee was working in the Gravel Bed Filter System, cleaning screens. He suffered a chemical irritation where his shirt sleeve rubbed against his wrist. Cement clinker dust, has a high pH and can cause an alkali burn. He was seen by the company doctor. Rx ointment was administrated. No lost time or restricted work (other than keep wound clean).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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