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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082770042 · 09/20/2008 · BHP Copper 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
Wireman, Communications man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Uncontrolled lime dust, water creates a muddy, slippery situation, pulled wire was coiled up on top of pipe rack-when pulled down, lime mud spalsher on face and goggles. When goggles were removed, lime entered eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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