Employee was taking a ph sample in the Redox tank, when he opened the lid to get the sample and was exposed to chlorine vapors. He was given oxygen on site and then transported to a physician for observation
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Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
December 7, 2008
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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Molycorp Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was pressure washing the plates on a filter press and attempted to twist the nozzle on the end of the sprayer to adjust the spray pattern. While twisting the nozzle, his little finger slipped off of the end of the spray gun into the high pressure spray. This resulted in a small laceration to the employees right little finger
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