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POWERED HAULAGE

220101790017 · 06/16/2010 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
2000362

Narrative

Employee was inspecting a feeder at the bottom of a hopper for a baghouse. Equipment was locked and tagged. Inspection hatch was opened to allow material to drain out. After material stopped flowing, the hatch was removed. Material inside the hopper came loose and flowed out and the employee was exposed to hot dust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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