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MACHINERY

220003460062 · 11/27/2000 · Cumberland River Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
5.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Cumberland River Coal LLC
Mine
4406786

Narrative

AN AIR HOSE FITTING ON THE LUBRICATION TRUCK WAS LEAKING AIR. HE TOOK THE HOSE OFF THE TANK AND DOING SO THE AIR WAS RELEASED FROM THE TANK. THE FITTING TO BE BRAZED EXTENDED 1/4 INCH ABOVE TH E INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE AIR TANK. THERE WAS APPROX 1/4 INCH OF LIQUID ""AIR DRY"" (FLAMABLE) STILL IN THE TANK. WHEN HE TOUCHED THE FITTING WITH A TORCH FLAME THE FUMES IGNITED & FLASHED ON HIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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