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MACHINERY

220001880023 · 06/30/2000 · Buzzi Unicem USA

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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
9
Mine experience
24.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING NEW LINERS TO THE HAZEMAG HOPPER, EMPLOYEE HAD TO BURN HOLES THROUGH STEEL TO ATTACH LINER WITH BOLTS. THE BURNING TIP WOULD BECOME CLOGGED WITH SLAG & NEED TO BE CLEANED OR CHANGED. EMPLOYEE EXTINGUISHED FLAME & WAS PULLING THE TORCH FROM THE HOLE WHEN HE FELT HIS HAND BEING BURNED THROUGH HIS GLOVES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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