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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152180034 · 07/29/2015 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
19
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Employee & two co-workers were clearing out south VRM reject chute. Employee and one co-worker were below the chute and the other co-worker was behind the chute. Large amount of powder material flushed out. Material entered top of employee's boot, burning left foot. Administered 1st aid and was transported to ER for burn treatment

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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