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MACHINERY
220070610008 · 02/26/2007 · LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
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 FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience 27.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lafarge S A
Operator LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Mine 3400026
Narrative Employee was assisting contractor with a plasma cutter. Contractor was turning equipment on and off in an attempt to make it work. Employee was holding torch in his hand when it fired unexpectedly.
Source
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