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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212290019 · 08/12/2021 · Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc

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
Handling supplies or material
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
18.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc
Mine
3300170

Narrative

Employee was using an electric pump to fill a sprayer with Mild Acid Detergent. The sprayer overfilled causing the hose to pop out of the sprayer. It sprayed the employee directly in the face. EE then began to flush eyes at the eyewash station. Employee was medically evaluated, treated at emergency room and was released to return to work on 8/16/2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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