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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220201680014 · 06/15/2020 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
Mine
1500062

Narrative

Employee felt something enter left eye after exiting # 1 kiln's baghouse. EE had earlier been working putting bags in # 3 compartment and went outside to stand for a moment. After leaving the compartment, EE removed dust mask and glasses for cleaning. This is when EE felt something in left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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