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MACHINERY

220083090003 · 10/31/2008 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
Mine
0900899

Narrative

EE was enlarging a hole in metal beam to install stairway with a cutting torch. As EE was removing torch from between stair treads, the torch tip got caught in the cuff of his welding gloves, causing 1st and 2nd degree burns to the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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