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MACHINERY

220153410022 · 11/27/2015 · Mercer Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Hydrate plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
14
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Star Group Inc
Operator
Mercer Lime Company
Mine
3603448

Narrative

Individual was clearing blockage from the exit of the hydrator near the exhaust stack when hot hydrate material let loose and sprayed across both his arms. Hot material caused burns to both his arms. It was not determined until 11/30/15 that his injury was such that he could not return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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