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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162630037 · 09/04/2016 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

Working in an area with accumulations of crystal & hot liquor, felt a sharp pain in left heel, exited the area and found a small blister because of a tear in the back of rubber boots. The burn was minor and EE worked the rest of the shift, next shift and went on scheduled days off. On 9/16 the total area had grown in size, went to the doctor and was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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