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FIRE

220011340072 · 05/05/2001 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates West Inc
Mine
0301541

Narrative

EE WAS AT THE PLANT 1 SHAKER WELDING AND HIS CUTTING TORCH STOPPED UP, INSTEAD OF CLEANING IT WITH A TIP CLEANER HE WIPED IT ON HIS WELDING GLOVE TO CLEAN THE SLAG OFF. THE TORCH WENT OUT WHIL E HE WAS WIPPING IT ON HIS GLOVE AND HIS GLOVE APPARENTLY FILLED WITH GAS. WHEN HE RELIT THE TORCH IT IGNITED THE GAS AND BLEW UP HIS GLOVE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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