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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052280027 · 07/27/2005 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

During kiln shutdown employee worked inside rotary cement kiln welding a patch in the shell and had to walk through clinker dust to get to his work area. The dust penetrated his work clothes and got on his skin, resulting in dry chemical burn to his left leg. He saw Dr. on 8/9/05 and was given cortizone injection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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