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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230460007 · 02/01/2023 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Hydrate plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
84
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
HBM Holdings Company
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee was super sucking out 002 outfall. Had hydrate dust in boots and socks from prior shift. When they got in 002 outfall water went over their boots causing lime burns to toes, feet, and legs. Employee did not see the burns until they took their socks off. Employee went to doctor on February 3rd and began missing work on February 4th, began missing work and reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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