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FIRE

220163330003 · 11/18/2016 · St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Operator
St. Marys Cement U.S. LLC
Mine
1100118

Narrative

Two EEs were using a torch, working on cylinder at quarry crusher. EE passed the torch, still burning, hose attached to torch got caught. Torch tilted in the EE's hands as it was passed off, shooting flame up other EE's shirt sleeve. Injured EE incurred a 2nd degree burn to right forearm. EE was prescribed a topical ointment and pain medication. EE released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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