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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242750018 · 09/23/2024 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
Mine
1200426

Narrative

Employee was assisting in removal of kiln 1 man door. Employee raised employee's glasses to wipe away sweat when something entered employee's eye. Employee flushed the eye and continued working. On 9/25/2024, employee sought medical treatment when the condition didn't improve.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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