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MACHINERY

220152400111 · 08/20/2015 · Mercer Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Star Group Inc
Operator
Mercer Lime Company
Mine
3603448

Narrative

While bagging Hydrate lime a 50# bag split at top forcing lime into employee's mouth. Individual cleared debris from mouth and continued working. Two days later individual had ulcers in mouth and went to doctor for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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