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FIRE

220100150010 · 01/12/2010 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Idle
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

Employee was trying to get warm near a Nat Gas Garbage Can Style Heater. When the employee turned away from the heater the reflective safety vest caught on fire. Employee used left hand to put out fire. When that was unsuccessful he dropped & rolled to extinguish the flame. First aid was given & employee driven to medical facility. Back to work following day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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