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MACHINERY

220002240065 · 08/05/2000 · Colowyo Coal Company L P

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
19.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Colowyo Coal Company L P
Mine
0502962

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL WITH A CUTTING TORCH, THE TORCH SLIPPED OUT OF HIS LEFT HAND AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN. PAIN MEDICATION WAS GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS DOCTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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