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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231430012 · 05/19/2023 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
12.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3401289

Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REINSTALLING THE LIDS ON A SCREW, THE BUELLS ABOVE LET GO AND DUMPED HOT DUST WHICH SPLASHED ON THE EMPLOYEE. THIS KNOCKED EE DOWN, AND EE CRAWLED OUT OF THE AREA. EE RECIEVED 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON SEVERAL PLACES ON EE'S BODY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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