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MACHINERY

220160780022 · 03/17/2016 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon Connecticut Inc.
Mine
0600003

Narrative

Employee was using a torch to cut bolts off of the feeder in tunnel #3. A piece of slag landed inside left ear burning close to ear drum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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