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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100140011 · 01/08/2010 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Enter/work in bins, Silos
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
32.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The employee was standing next to a co-worker when the co-worker opened a port on a chute that contained hydrated lime. The hydrate lime dust came out of the port and entered the employee's eyes causing burns. The employee was given prescription medication for his eye injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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