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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262190003 · 07/28/2026 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While replacing a screw conveyor at the Kiln Baghouse, an employee sustained a lower back burn from alkali powder exposure. The injury worsened over two days despite first aid and was reported to supervision and Health & Safety. The employee was later treated at a clinic, received a tetanus vaccine, and was diagnosed with a second-degree chemical burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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