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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031600031 · 05/30/2003 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

THE EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSPECTING THE SWIRL CHAMBER DISCHARGE. HE OPENED A 6 INCH PORT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SWIRL CHAMBER DISCHARGE. AS HE OPENED THE PORT COVER, AN AIR CANNON FIRED AND HOT KILN DUST BLEW INTO HIS FACE AND UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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