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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190300111 · 01/26/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
1.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3600271

Narrative

While a Production Utility Operator was lancing at the finish mill, EE stopped what EE was doing to talk to another employee and lifted the face shield. When EE lifted the shield there was cement on the brim of the shield and some dust got into EE's eye. EE was wearing all appropriate PPE, safety glasses, face shield etc.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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