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MACHINERY

220022460157 · 05/24/2002 · Cemex Construction Materials, Inc.

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
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
Mine experience
6.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Construction Materials, Inc.
Mine
0201483

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING INSIDE CHUTE AT WASH PLANT WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG & WELD FELL ON HIS KNEE AND BURNT THROUGH HIS PANTS AND ROLLED INTO HIS BOOT. BURNT INTO TOP OF FOOT BEFORE HE COULD GET BO OT OFF. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY. HE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL SUNDAY WHEN FOOT GOT INFECTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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