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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172070055 · 07/17/2017 · Quikrete Companys Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Operator
Quikrete Companys Inc
Mine
2301597

Narrative

Operator was cleaning material from floor from broken bags. Operator got cement/lime powder on leg and the hot weather caused sweat to move lime/cement down into boot. One leg had on short socks and did not stop sweat. Operator experienced a lime burn and needed treatment. Burn was not reported until 7-21-17 and then medical treatment followed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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