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MACHINERY

220073470033 · 12/01/2007 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

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
Grinding
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
2000362

Narrative

EE was cutting bolts on a screen deck using a hand grinder. The sparks created by the grinder where hitting his leg & one of them burned thru his jeans & burned his shin. The burn was small and had a small blister. The blister broke and he got an infection in it so he went to the clinic and was given an antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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