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MACHINERY

220042650008 · 09/19/2004 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
0500344

Narrative

While using an air-lance to clean Swril Chamber (on pre-heater tower), a sudden blow back of hot material occured. All PPE (personal protective equipment) was used ""except"" for a nomex hood, causing burns to the face and neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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