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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152600018 · 09/14/2015 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mitsubishi Corp
Operator
Mitsubishi Cement Corp
Mine
0400157

Narrative

While trying to install a blank to block the flow of material, the section in which the blank is installed began to eject dry lime striking the employee in the chest and rebounding into his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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