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MACHINERY

220223540005 · 12/13/2022 · Tilcon New York Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
8.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon New York Inc
Mine
3000083

Narrative

Employee was cutting rotting pieces of tower floor with a torch. While removing a piece with a pry bar the slag from the previously cut welds hit employee below the safety glasses. Employee reported a burn and swelling under EE's eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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