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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200030002 · 01/02/2020 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
3.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0801277

Narrative

Employee was attempting to unplug a chute. EE opened a port on the chute, and shortly after the chute became positive and blew dust into EE's face and eyes. Flushed eyes immediately at the facility and then transported employee to medical facility for further evaluation. Facility continued to flush eyes and had an ophthalmologist complete an evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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