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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111920010 · 07/02/2011 · Covia Lime 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
Electrician, Lineman
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
0
Mine experience
4.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Lime LLC
Mine
0103227

Narrative

During restart of kiln system following a power failure, a barrier valve had to be repositioned. The air pressure was bled off to reset the valve. Upon reactivating, a burst of air/lime dust was exhausted into employee's face/eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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