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MACHINERY

220061590002 · 06/06/2006 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

This employee was burning holes through newly installed liners in a vibrating tube. When he went to relocate his torch from one hand to another - it spun and burned his left side of his face, head and neck causing 2nd degree burns requiring Silver Sulfadiazine and a tetanus shot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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