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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083540003 · 12/06/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
2300284

Narrative

Boilermaker was using a 10 ton port a power and a ""L"" shaped lug to align 2 sections of ductwork. Weld on the lug broke under pressure, causing the lug to bounce up and strike the boilermaker in the face. Resulted in a laceration to his upper lip that required sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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