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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060300026 · 01/26/2006 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
1300125

Narrative

While unplugging the tertiary drop box, hot material broke losse and flushed on to employee's left arm. Material was fluid & made its way under his heat protective coat. Burnt his forearm and wrist in five different spots.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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