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MACHINERY

220161970007 · 07/02/2016 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Operator
St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
Mine
1100118

Narrative

The production crew was in the process of switching silos. EE was checking a leak on the #4 cooler when the transport line to the silo started blowing out cement dust. EE did not have respirator on. EE quickly put it on but had already inhaled some of the dust. EE reported burning in chest & shortness of breath. Sent to ER for medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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