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MACHINERY

220001780163 · 06/09/2000 · IMI-South LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fred (Pete) Irving
Operator
IMI-South LLC
Mine
1516989

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING EQUIPMENT GUARDS. HE WAS WELDING PIPE SUPPORTS WHEN MOLTEN SLAG FROM THE WELDING PROCEDURE BURNED AND DAMAGED THE ACETYLENE HOSE OF A CUTTING TORCH THAT LAY NEAR HIM. THE FLASH OF BURNING ACETYLENE GAS BURNED THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND AND RIGHT FOREARM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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