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MACHINERY

220162720023 · 09/24/2016 · Vulcan Construction Materials, 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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100009

Narrative

Employee was cutting an area of steel hopper with a torch when a piece of hot steel slag fell into clothing and burned left thigh and genital area. Employee sought medical attention and was placed on restricted work duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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