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MACHINERY

220031220038 · 04/14/2003 · Rinker Materials Western Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rinker Group Ltd
Operator
Rinker Materials Western Inc.
Mine
2500006

Narrative

EE WAS MAKING WELDING REPAIRS TO A HAND RAIL AT THE EAST CRUSHER, WHEN A SPARK CREATED FROM THE WELDING PROCESS ENTERED HIS EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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