# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220051370002` · 05/12/2005 · National Cement Company Of California Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Company Of California Inc
- **Mine:** [0400213](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400213)
## Narrative

EE had removed a cardox tube from the base socket attached to the meal pipe in the preheater tower.  Cardox shot was successful in unplugging a blockage & the flow of material resumed shortly therafter.  Hot dust discharged through the base socket, striking EE & causing burns to both forearms, wrists, R thumb, L little finger, R ear.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*