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MACHINERY
220061350026 · 05/06/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost 0
Mine experience 1.85 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Mine 1100026
Narrative Employee was using a cutting torch to repair leak in a discharge chute under hammer mill. A piece of hot rusty metal rolled inside his right ear when the air pressure from the torch hit it and knocked it loose.
Source
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