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MACHINERY

220102990051 · 10/11/2010 · Cemex Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
40
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Puerto Rico
Mine
5400194

Narrative

The employee was unblocking a feeder duct with water and air. When the employee applied air pressure, suddenly hot water comes out of the duct affecting his right forearm resulting in first and second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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