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MACHINERY
220241030003
· 04/09/2024 · Amrize Cement Inc.
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Cement worker, Concrete worker, Form man, Mandoseal man
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
2300284
Narrative
Technicians were assigned to cut plate and weld it to repair the drum wheel on the magnetic separator. The tech had used brake cleaner to remove the grease and dirt from the face of the drum. When the arc struck fire burned the employee's hand.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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