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MACHINERY

220002700032 · 09/19/2000 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
2002461

Narrative

EE HAD JUST HEATED A PIECE OF METAL SO IT COULD BE BENT BACK INTO SHAPE. WHEN EE WENT TO MOVE, HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE AERA HE HAD JUST HEATED. EE WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES. HE SUSTAINED 2ND DE GREE BURNS TO HIS RIGHT PALM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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