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MACHINERY

220100900025 · 10/27/2009 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2400014

Narrative

The employee was using a plasma cutter to remove liners from the inside of the kiln. A piece of slag popped bouncing off the kiln shell and the employees welding hood landing in his right ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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