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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021260117 · 03/22/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
75
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

LINE 1 SCRUBBER TOWER WAS PROPERLY ISOLATED FROM PROCESS GAS (KILN EXHAUST GAS) IN PREPARATION FOR OPENING THE MANDOORS TO VISUALLY INSPECT THE DEMISTING PADS FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VESSEL. THERE WAS QUITE A BIT OF STEAM COMING FROM THE MANDOOR. THE UPPER DAMPER WAS OPENED IN A EFFORT TO CREATE A DRAFT AT THE DOOR AND CLEAR THE STEAM, SUFFERED ASTHMA ATTACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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