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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STAIRS FROM FLUEDUST SILO WHEN LIME BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 28, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE IN THE MULTI COND PIPE AT THE REAR OF THE KILN WHEN LIME DUST BLEW UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES ANDINTO HIS EYES.

March 12, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING REAR SEAL OF KILN WHEN WIND BLEW PIECE OF LIME INTO EYE. (WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME).

May 29, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RAKING GRATE ON KILN WHEN LIME BLEWINTO HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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