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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192660005 · 09/07/2019 · US Silica Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
17
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
US Silica Co
Mine
4105363

Narrative

Two EEs were changing out the screens at Rotex 5186. In the process of removing a screen the injured EE received burns on forearms. 1st AID measures were taken by plant personnel, recommended by Axiom Medical Service. Subsequently, EE was seen by MD for follow up evaluation on 9/18/19. The MD would not allow the EE return to work on EE's next assigned work day of 9/19/19

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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