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MACHINERY

220040500019 · 02/04/2004 · Cemex 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
ELBOW
Days lost
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3300161

Narrative

WHILE USING CUTTING TOCH HOT MATERIAL LENDED ON TABLE WHERE HE WAS RESTING HIS ARM THE STEADY THE TORCH. IT BURNED THRU HIS CLOTHING CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO ELBOW. WENT TO URGENT CARE WHER E THEY CUT AWAY SKIN AND APPLIED OINTMENT AND BAANDAGES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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