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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220200150035 · 12/05/2019 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was un-choking an airslide. When material started to flow suddenly, cement got behind EE's glasses & in R eye. Eyes were flushed, & EE was taken to a medical professional, given a prescription antibiotic. EE worked next scheduled day on restricted duty (clean environment) & was released to full duty at follow-up appointment the next day. (1 day restricted)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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