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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121700015 · 06/08/2012 · Texas Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
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
4
Mine experience
23.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United States Lime & Minerals Inc
Operator
Texas Lime Company
Mine
4100072

Narrative

A bag of hydrated lime was traveling up the conveyor sideways. The employee reached to turn the bag when it struck the bag flattener and blew up causing lime to go in his eyes and throat.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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