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220052430005 · 08/28/2005 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
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
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

Employee was performing cleaning prior to kiln startup. He saw no buildup, but when he moved to the northernmost port a puff of hot gas exited the port, struck the employee, and burned his face. Employee sought treatment at local emergency room and was diagnosed with 2nd degree burns on his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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