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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220021410050 · 05/09/2002 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Coal sampler
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost 10
Mine experience 33.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Vicat S A
Operator National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Mine 0100027
Narrative THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING HOT WAX IN A FLASK, WHEN WAX SPILLAGE ON THE PLATE FLASHED. THIS STARTLED THE EMPLOYEE AND WHEN HE REACTED, WAX SPLASHED ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND, BURNING HIM.
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