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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092520035 · 08/17/2009 · Essroc Cement Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
4600007

Narrative

While cleaning sprayer to apply stain the hose lifted out of the bucket and sprayed acetone on the left side of EE's face. EE immediately flushed his face with bottled water and reported to the job trailer for eye wash solution. EE contined to experience burning in his eye and was taken to the emergency room for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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