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FIRE

220002690054 · 09/20/2000 · Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Idle
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mike Arps
Operator
Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc
Mine
2500534

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A SMALL GAS FRILL AT LUNCH TIME, PREPARING LUNCH ON THE DREDGE. A FALL, SPARE PROPANE BOTTLE 20 LB WAS PLACED NEXT TO THE OPERATING GRILL. SPARE BOTTLE SUSTAINED A LEAK, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE CABIN OF THE DREDGE. EE EXTINGUISHED FIRE WITH A GARDER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE SERVICE PUMP OF THE DREDGE. EE SUFFERED 2ND & 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO HEAD, FACE, HANDS A FOREAR

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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