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FIRE

220001640083 · 05/16/2000 · Holnam Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
22.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2400014

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN HIS WELDING SHOP USING A GRINDERON THE DSM SCREEN HOUSING; SPARKS FROM GRINDING LANDED ON HIS JEANS & MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE. HE IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED FLAME & NOTICED A BURN THE SIZE OF A QUARTER TO 50 CENT PIECE; NO TREATMENT WAS GIVEN AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. ANINFECTION DEVELOPED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS OBTAINED ON 6/1/2000.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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