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MACHINERY

220041700042 · 06/05/2004 · Riverside Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
Riverside Cement Co
Mine
0400010

Narrative

While welding the employee did not wear ear muffs, only ear plugs. A spark entered right ear burning it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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