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MACHINERY

220032230103 · 07/31/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3100094

Narrative

HE WAS STANDING ON THE CONVEYER BELT UNDER THE JAW CRUSHER INSTALLING A JAW DIE. HE WAS CUTTING THE LIFTING EYE OFF THE JAW DIE WHEN A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL INTO HIS WORK BOOT BURNING THE TOP OF HIS FOOT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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