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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141550009 · 05/20/2014 · Graymont (WI) LLC

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
Hydrate 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
7.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (WI) LLC
Mine
4700587

Narrative

Employee got hydrated lime in his right eye while unplugging elevator in the hydrate plant. Flushed eye at the plant but did not provide relief. Visited doctor the following day, who prescribed a preventative antibiotic. Did not miss any work shifts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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