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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112080040 · 07/20/2011 · TXI Operations LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
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
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI Operations LP
Mine
4102820

Narrative

Employee was inspecting silo 4 by opening an inspection door on the airslide under the silo. When he opened the door the material puffed out of the door and some cement got in his eye causing eye burn to the left eye. He was taken to the doctor the next day for treatment and was prescribed some eye drops. Employee returned to work on the same day on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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