# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021890068` · 06/21/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
- **Operator:** Holcim (Texas) LP
- **Mine:** [4103307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103307)
## Narrative

ELECTRICIANS WERE INSPECTING A THERMOCOUPLE ON THE LINE 1 ALKALI BAGHOUSE INLET. THEY DESCENDEDA LADDER TO REACH THE THERMOCOUPLE. WHILE WALKING ALONG THE WALKWAY TO THE THERMOCOUPLE, EE WAS EXSPOSED TO A COUPLE OF ""PUFFS"" OF BAD SMELLING HOT GAS. BAGHOUSE AND DUCT IS NORMALLY UNDER A SLIGHT VACUUM. HE FELT NO DISCOMFORT AFTER THE EXPOSURE, BUT REPORTED IT TO HIS SUPERVISOR.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*