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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110180044 · 01/16/2011 · Lehigh Southwest Cement

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
Pumper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement
Mine
0400196

Narrative

Employee was rebuilding cardox tubes, and escaping gas released and blew into his face and eyes, Diagnosis: corneal conjuctivitis. EE given prescription for potential infection. EE was sent back to finish shift with no further care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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