IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
Start: 02/13/2025

220250590027 · 02/13/2025 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC

Details

Degree of injury: DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 5
Mine experience: 3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Cemex S A
Operator: CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
Mine: 0500344

Narrative

Two employees were attempting to light the Kiln burner when it flashed blowing hot gas and dust onto the employees. One employee received first and second degree burns to the left of their face and neck, the second employee received only a minor burn.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown