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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170090007 · 01/04/2017 · Graymont (PA) 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
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck 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
0
Mine experience
2.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

Employee retrieving sample bucket from K8 rail car load out. Lime collected in corrugated tube. Employee pulled bucket off stand, the tube flew up in the air, lime in the bend of the tube, in corrugated sections flew out spraying employee chest and face. Lime went under safety glasses and got in both eyes. Eyes were flushed onsite, then in ER. Follow-up at eye care provider.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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