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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141960008 · 06/30/2014 · CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC
Mine
0800046

Narrative

Employee was using cleaning tools including an air lance to clean the floor of the preheat tower at cement plant. After cleaning for several hours, he completed the job and prepared to take off face shield & goggles. When he moved the face shield, some dust that collected on top of face shield fell down into eyes either behind goggles or through the air vents.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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