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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111660034 · 06/08/2011 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
2
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
0100016

Narrative

EE was pushing a wheelbarrow full of cement dust. Was wearing all PPE including safety glasses. Turned wheelbarrow over to dump dust into bobcat, dust came up and entered his left eye. Taken to first aid office where washed eye and placed eye drops into eye, same procedure at 2:30pm on 6/9/11. EE came into off with his eye swelled, red and almost shut, doc appt was made.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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