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MACHINERY

220001220057 · 04/10/2000 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
Mine
4100007

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON FEEDER PLATE FOR A SHAKER SCEEN. HOT METAL GOT INTO R. EAR. IT BURNED FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND STOPPED. HE REPORTED IT ON 4-19-00. DR STATED INFECFTION FROM BURN CAUSE D EAR TO CLOSE UP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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