HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
Start: 02/13/2023

220230480012 · 02/13/2023 · Roanoke Cement Co., LLC

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Titan Cement International S A
Operator: Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
Mine: 4400068

Narrative

An employee was trouble shooting an air slide that wasn't feeding properly and opened an inspection port to inspect. The material started flowing out slowly and then rapidly, becoming airborne. The employee tried to close the port and was exposed to cement dust. Medical treatment was provided and the employee sustained a scratch to the eye.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown