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MACHINERY

220122580026 · 09/06/2012 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
Mine
4400026

Narrative

Employee and co-worker were attempting to wash out #2 ram at the preheater due to a fusing issue. While washing with high-pressure water, a mixture of lime and water splashed back into employee's face and eyes. He was wearing safety glasses and a faceshield at the time of injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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