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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160750005 · 03/09/2016 · Pete Lien & Sons 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
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
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
1
Mine experience
4.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Operator
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Mine
3900020

Narrative

EE finished cleaning the K-1 Tunnel and heading to the dust-off station when EE felt an object enter EE's left eye behind EE's safety goggles. EE used eye wash station, but EE's condition worsened overnight. EE was seen by a physician the following day for corrosion to EE's cornea from lime contact and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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