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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190560010 · 02/24/2019 · Sibelco North America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Sibelco North America Inc.
Mine
3100375

Narrative

While changing out an HF acid pump, a maintenance employee received a chemical burn on right thumb, caused by a pinhole leak. The employee was administered first aid at the facility when normal specialized HF first aid treatment did not relieve pain, the employee was then transported to the local hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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