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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163260005 · 11/16/2016 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Cement worker, Concrete worker, Form man, Mandoseal man
Activity
Cement work, Gunite crew
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
2300284

Narrative

Employee was filling 55 gallon drums with cement. As the employee tried to cap off the discharge line, a surge of cement caused the cap to dislodge and cement to enter the employee's eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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