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MACHINERY

220082630041 · 08/30/2008 · Essroc Cement Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
4600007

Narrative

Welding inside kiln, weld splatter got behind kneepad and employee had a minor burn in a small area just below kneecap. The burn later became infected and he went to ER to get cleaned.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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