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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220171520014 · 05/30/2017 · Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC
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 Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 0
Mine experience 12.56 years
Operator
Controller (parent) J M Huber Corp
Operator Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC
Mine 0302023
Narrative Employee was cleaning a filter and got caustic slurry on pants leg. The employee decided to put on rubber boots and tucked the wet pants leg into the rubber boots. The caustic caused the employee to receive 2nd degree burns.
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