MACHINERY

Name: MACHINERY at Imerys Talc Incorporated
Start: 09/08/2008

220082560031 · 09/08/2008 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: MACHINERY
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: ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 23.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Rio Tinto Group
Operator: Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine: 2400162

Narrative

The injured employee was trouble shooting the CB system. He disconnected a stainless steel line to check for flow. As the chemical began to flow, it struck another nearby line and a portion splashed into the employee's left eye. The employee's eye was flushed and then he was transported to Urgent Care. The employee took one dose of pain medication that night.

Source

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