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MACHINERY

220021430018 · 05/13/2002 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
14.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO WOMA GUN IN A PORT THAT HAD MATERIAL PLUGGED IN IT. WHEN HE SQUEEZED THE TRIGGER THE WATER HIT THE HOT MATERIAL AND HOT DUST AND STEAM CAME BACK TOWARDS THE EMPLOYE E. THE MATERIAL WENT INTO HIS GLOVE AND UP HIS SHIRT SLEEVE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS TIME UNTIL 5-15-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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