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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
220011520043 · 04/17/2001 · Loving Salt Ltd Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Mill equipment
Injury source FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 71
Mine experience 0.53 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Asura Ltd Co; Su West Salt Corp
Operator Loving Salt Ltd Company
Mine 2902131
Narrative EE LIT PILOT LIGHT TO DRYER BURNER AND HE TURNEDON GAS. THE PILOT WENT OUT AND EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN OFF BLOWER WITHOUT TURNING GAS OFF. WHEN HE CAME BACK TO LIGHT PILOT, THE FIRE BACKFLASHED BURNING ONE HAND AND SIDE OF FACE.
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