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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261730032 · 06/05/2026 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

EE started cleaning the tower at the throat. EE went to close the lower west door and some material came out of the port onto EE's gloved right hand. This caused a burn on EE's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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