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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120130040 · 01/06/2012 · Ash Grove Cement Company

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
10.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
0300256

Narrative

Employee was transferring cement from one silo to another. During the process the cone of the silo became clogged. The employee removed an access port on the cone in order to free material. When the access port was opened pressure in the silo caused cement dust to be blown into employees eyes and face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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