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MACHINERY
220052510004 · 08/31/2005 · LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 9.85 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lafarge S A
Operator LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Mine 3400026
Narrative Employee was removing cover plate to install sampler from designated work platform. Approx. 5 gallons of hot dust fell out. Dust hit triggering arm with force and ricocheted back to employee, hitting him on right forearm and entering glove.
Source
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