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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241240010 · 04/18/2024 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
6
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex de Puerto Rico
Mine
5400001

Narrative

Employee was removing a cement bag that was lodged on a conveyor belt and when the bag came loose it caused cement to blow onto employee's face falling in EE's eyes. Causing redness and inflammation to EE's right eye and eyelid.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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