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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220140850023 · 03/18/2014 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
15.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300010

Narrative

EE was unplugging kiln cyclone, after clearing the bottom section the ee went up to the 3rd level and started poking with a long rod as he poked the dust let loose & fell to the bottom of the cyclone, the pressure from the cyclone dust falling shot the dust out of the hole he was rodding out of, the dust shot up & grazed his left cheek and eye lids. ER Treatment / Rx Eyedrops

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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