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MACHINERY

220022310177 · 08/06/2002 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE IN THE SHOP TO CUT MATERIAL WITH OXY/ACE TORCH. HE WAS WEARING A WELDING HOOD. MOLTEN MATERIAL SPLATTERED AND RICOCHEYED OFF ADJACENT SURFACE AND FELL INTO HIS LEFT EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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