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MACHINERY

220071240026 · 05/01/2007 · Cemex California Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex California Cement LLC
Mine
0405701

Narrative

The victim (contractor) and 2 Cemex employees were trying to clear a plug from the K2 preheat tower. As the plug broke free hot material discharged out the Cardox port and impinged on the victim causing burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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