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MACHINERY
220010940031 · 01/27/2000 · Reynolds Metals Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 12
Mine experience — years
Operator
Controller (parent) Reynolds Metals Company
Operator Reynolds Metals Company
Mine 4100906
Narrative OXYGEN/ACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH HEAD WAS LEAKING GAS. THE GAS APPEARANTLY ACCUMULATED AND IGNITED, CAUSING A 2ND. DEGREE BURN TO TWO FINGERS AND BACK OF LEFT HAND. EE WAS SENT HOME FOR TREATMEN T.
Source
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