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MACHINERY

220190630013 · 02/05/2019 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
25
Mine experience
8.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

Feb, 5th employee was using a cutting torch when some slag flew into a hole along the seam of their glove's R index finger and landed on their nail. Employee received first aid and was allowed to go back to work by the doctor. Diagnosed with finger infection on Feb 25th they underwent procedure to remove nail and they missed work days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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