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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190510003 · 02/12/2019 · Prime Processing, 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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal
Operator
Prime Processing, Inc.
Mine
4609357

Narrative

EE was assigned to clean up a caustic soda spill. EE had EE's PPE on and was using a 1"" water hose to wash the spill to a drain. In the process of washing the spilled materials, EE dropped the hose into the area, and EE was splashed on the arm and cheek. EE suffered a 1st degree burn to EE's cheek.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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