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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010260037 · 01/18/2001 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM A HOT OIL TANK WHEN THE BASKET HANDLE, WHICH IS USED TO SUBMERGE THE BEARING INTO THE HOT OIL, BROKE. WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE, THE BEARING FELL INTO THE HOT OIL TANK AND SPLASHED ONTO THE WRIST OF THE EMPLOYEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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