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FIRE

220150090002 · 01/07/2015 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
373
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
3600185

Narrative

Employee was welding, working off of step ladder. Foam insulation underneath work area started on fire & employee tried to put it out. Employee became short of breath.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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