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FIRE

220011580006 · 05/23/2001 · 17 West Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
2
Mine experience
2.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
17 West Mining Inc
Mine
1507295

Narrative

MECHANICS WERE REBUILDING A SUSPENSION UNIT FOR A HAULPAK ROCK TRUCK. THE U IT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND AND THE WELDER WAS CUTTING ON IT. THE OILIGNITED AND A FLAME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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