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MACHINERY

220223060013 · 10/13/2022 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

Employee was using an acetylene torch when the hose got snagged on an unknown obstruction and the flame grazed the back of the employee's left hand. This resulted in a burn and blister which required medical treatment and restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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