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FIRE

220011290013 · 05/04/2001 · Pasminco Zinc Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
24.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pasminco Ltd
Operator
Pasminco Zinc Inc
Mine
4000864

Narrative

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH OXT-ACETYLENE TORCH. THE HOSE CAUGHT FIRE. HE CRIMPED THE HOSE WITH HIS HAND AND HIS GLOVE CAUGHT FIRE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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