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POWERED HAULAGE

220141670048 · 06/10/2014 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
24.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Mine
4002113

Narrative

Employee was tightening a rail car puller cable clevis attachment under a loading point. Lime dust from the conveyor above fell and got into employees eye. He was wearing RX safety glasses with side shields. The dust was embedded and he received a prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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