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POWERED HAULAGE

220181980017 · 07/08/2018 · Carolina Stalite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Conveyor belt
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
1.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Judith H Johnson; Jeffrey V Goodman
Operator
Carolina Stalite Company
Mine
3100136

Narrative

Employee was clearing lime dust material from a hopper. EE had stepped back while the hopper's vibrator was energized. Suddenly the material inside broke loose splattering EE in face and body area. Apparently some material got behind EE's safety glasses into eyes. EE may have rubbed eyes before using eye wash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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