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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093080001 · 10/28/2009 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

The injured worker removed his protective gear while still in the production area to clean off his hood. While he was attempting to clean his hood, he was exposed to lime and sustained severe burns to his eyes. He has been successfully treated and released back to work on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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