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MACHINERY

220213540029 · 12/10/2021 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
14
Mine experience
26.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
Mine
0500344

Narrative

A production Coordinator was investigating a plugged air slide on a bag house. While trying to unplug it with an air lance, the air slide built up pressure which resulted in cement/dust blowing out of a sample port towards the back of EE's head getting behind the employees glasses and face mask.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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