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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220171920010 · 06/28/2017 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PROCESSING A TRUCK BY ADDING CHEMICAL WASH. THEY THEN USED THE AGITATOR TO BLEND SOLIDS WHEN A SPILL OCCURED. WHEN EMPLOYEE WALKED OUT OF THE TRUCK BAY AREA THEY FAINTED FROM EXPOSURE TO FUMES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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