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MACHINERY

220001080139 · 04/13/2000 · Kosmos Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
0.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Southdown Inc
Operator
Kosmos Cement Company
Mine
1504469

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN OXYGEN LANCE TO CUT SIDE WALL OUT OF CLINKER COOLER. OXYGEN REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING LANCE TO BACK FLASH AT LANCE HANDLE. EE HAS A 2"" 2ND DEGREE BURN TO LEFT WRIST AND A 1ST DEGREE BURN TO LEFT THIGH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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