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FIRE

220191890019 · 06/28/2019 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.58 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE entered the Coke Bldg and noticed flames inside the S blower. EE used a fire extinguisher and reported the fire to a supervisor. Again EE tried to put out the fire with other employees assisting. After the fire was extinguished EE was coughing and felt dizzy. EE was given oxygen and sent to the hospital for observation and was diagnosed as having smoke inhalation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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