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220181170019 · 04/24/2018 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
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
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

An employee was getting a sample of quicklime in the silos galley way. As the employee walked, fugitive area dust got into the employee's eyes underneath their safety glasses. The employee was taken to a local clinic, had residual lime removed from their eye, and was given prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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