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MACHINERY

220022380123 · 06/26/2002 · Dixon-Marquette Cement Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
2.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Prairie Group
Operator
Dixon-Marquette Cement Inc
Mine
1100118

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING A PLUG IN THE PRE-HEATER BUILDING THROUGH A POKE HOLE. HE WAS NOT WEARING THE PROTECTIVE COAT, FACE SHIELD & USING A SHORT AIR LANCE. THESE ITEMS WERE AVAILABLE FOR USE. HOT FEED BLEW OUT THE POKE HOLE & CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON ARMS, BACK & FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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