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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122080035 · 07/24/2012 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cleaning a over flow from #2 packer bin on the floor at the base of the bin. Employee claims lime dust may have entered his boot at a separation in the laces and tongue. The lime material caused chemical burn to the employees 3rd and 4th toes on the left foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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