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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122130009 · 07/25/2012 · Essroc Cement Corp.

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
Machine maintenance
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
39.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
3600190

Narrative

While working on a piping system for the delivery of a 19% aqua ammonia to the pre-heater some of the solution unexpectedly squirted from an open pipe and entered the injured's right eye causing chemical burns to his eye that were treated with prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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