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FIRE

220190450017 · 01/18/2019 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was using an Oxytherm torch to cut a section of pipe. Unbeknownst to employee, the trigger was leaking oxygen, saturating the glove. EE's glove caught fire, and employee received 2nd degree burn to the right hand and finger. Employee seen by Dr., placed on restricted duty (one handed) until hand heals.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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