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MACHINERY

220081650020 · 04/24/2008 · Lafarge North America

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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2000044

Narrative

Employee was using cutting torch when wind shifted and a spark flew up into his left ear, causing burn. At that time, employee shut off cutting torch and flushed ear with water. Incident reported to supervisor 4/28/08 when employee sought medical treatment. Referred to specialist in May for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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