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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122900010 · 10/10/2012 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc

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
19.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Mine
4700146

Narrative

Injured was attempting to re-light kiln when a puff of lime dust blew out of the hood and into his eyes. Injured was wearing safety glasses but not face sheild as required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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