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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170890016 · 03/22/2017 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, 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
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
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
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Mine
2000362

Narrative

Employee was working on the #2 Penthouse Conveyor speed switch when an employee working above on the screen level knocked lime fines down onto of the injured employee. Dust entered eyes causing irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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