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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200790016 · 03/14/2020 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

EE was trouble shooting a plugged lime handling elevator when lime from above fell causing lime dust to puff out and get in both eyes. Injury - Chemical Burn / Ophthalmologist treatment /Rx Eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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