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MACHINERY

220021770027 · 06/14/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHEN A HOT BEAD OF METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT EAR AND BURNED THE INNER CANAL BACK TO THE EARDRUM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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