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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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