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MACHINERY

220261760014 · 06/17/2026 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
24.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

The miner was raking ash at the discharge end of a rotary kiln when the kiln emitted an outward dust puff. The sudden release of material caused airborne lime dust to contact the miner's right eye. The miner immediately experienced irritation and later was diagnosed with unspecified conjunctivitis

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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