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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220153560005 · 12/14/2015 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning 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
4
Mine experience
8.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
Mine
1509740

Narrative

Employee was emptying pail of pulverized lime in the lab when the side of the pail broke causing it to fall on the floor sending lime dust into the air and in the employees eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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