Employee was shoveling lime and lime got inside his work shoes, causing an alkaline burn.
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August 2, 2008
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gallatin Materials LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Gallatin Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was training a conveyor belt. Wrench slippped going into conveyor tail pulley. Right middle,ring finger pinched between wrench & Frame. Gaurd was removed,wrong tool used,hurry up mentality,all contributed.medical attn req.: stitches,graft,outpatient treatment & follow up.
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