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MACHINERY

220052940004 · 10/19/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3800014

Narrative

Demolition of Ball Mill by means of torch cutting. Torch cutter burns left leg when he ignites pant leg with burning slag that was inadvertently directed towards his leg due to awkward cutting angle and rebounding slag. Second degree burn from bottom of knee to just above ankle approxiamtely 3-4 inches in width. Burn was superficial (no deep tissue damamge) but very painful.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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