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MACHINERY

220021330085 · 04/29/2002 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT THE TORCH THAT WAS IN THE PRIMARY KNOCKOUT CHAMBER FOR THE TERTIARY AIR DUCT. WHEN HE PLACED IT IN THE DUCT, THE FLAME FLASHED BACK ONTO EMPLOYEE'S ARM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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