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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112340005 · 08/09/2011 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3600017

Narrative

Employee was manually adjusting the turn heads to back fill the stone bins. The employee failed to open the dampers to air the environment out. It became heavily dusty. The employee was required to climb some stairs and stated that he couldn't breathe with the dust mask on so he removed it a few times. Employee went to doctor and was diagnosed with bronchial spasms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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