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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081570018 · 05/22/2008 · Lafarge North America 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc
Mine
0201870

Narrative

While pulling a clump of polymer out of a clogged chemical mixing tank. Clump was solid on outside, center was powder and it blew into employees face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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