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MACHINERY

220110450002 · 01/25/2011 · CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC

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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
Mine
4100046

Narrative

EE was cutting a metal piece at ground level, when getting up changing position he didn't turn the torch off and lost grip of it; he reached it by the hoses and the burning tip got pointed at his right knee causing a 1.5"" burn. EE received first aids at site and refused medical attention. On Jan 27th he asked for Medical treatment, went to the doctor and received modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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