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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222200044 · 08/05/2022 · Heidelberg Materials Southwest LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
223
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Southwest LLC
Mine
4100025

Narrative

Main water pump at mine had blockage. Employees of the mine along with one contractor employee were taking the pump apart to remove the blockage. Heat/steam had built up pressure in the pump unknowingly and released when the bolts were removed from the flange on the pump. Result was 2nd degree burn on 25% of body of contractor employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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