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MACHINERY

220022320006 · 07/24/2002 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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) EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
16.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

TRIMMING AN ANGLE IRON WITH AN OXY & BURNING TORCH, WHEN HE APPLIED OXYGEN TO CUT THROUGH THE ANGLE IRON SPARKS OF HOT SLAG BLEW & A HOT PC. WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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