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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171730002 · 06/08/2017 · St. Marys Cement U.S. 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
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
2.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Operator
St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
Mine
1100118

Narrative

Cement dust that had built up along a wire tray. EE went to pull wire along the tray, it knocked the material out, causing it to spill down on EE's head & face. EE was wearing hard hat/safety glasses. Debris was flushed out but there was still residual that had to be removed by a Dr in the L eye. Pain & anti infection medication was prescribed. EE was released w/o restriction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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