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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093280010 · 07/12/2009 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900110

Narrative

Technician opened the container to investigate whether or not the ozone process was active (i.e bubbling) on the sample being tested. His proximity to the container was close enough for him to breathe in some of the ozone gas. Accident just determined Work Related 11/23/09 by Workers Comp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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