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MACHINERY

220261750003 · 06/22/2026 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1100024

Narrative

EE was attempting to clean a torch tip on an oxygen/acetylene torch. knobs on torch were in the off position and flame was no longer visible. while blowing oxygen and brushing the torch tip with a gloved hand, gas reignited resulting in 1st and 2nd degree burns to the left palm of the hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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