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May 24, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cemex Construction Materials, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING INSIDE CHUTE AT WASH PLANT WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG & WELD FELL ON HIS KNEE AND BURNT THROUGH HIS PANTS AND ROLLED INTO HIS BOOT. BURNT INTO TOP OF FOOT BEFORE HE COULD GET BO OT OFF. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY. HE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL SUNDAY WHEN FOOT GOT INFECTED.

November 22, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Cemex USA Construction Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

LIFTING A STEEL PLATE WITH A SLING ATTACHED TO ELECTRIC HOIST. SLING SLIPPED OUT OF HOIST HOOK AND THE STEEL PLATE FELL OUT OF SLING HITTING LEFT FOOT EMPLOYEE.

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