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FIRE

220011580007 · 05/23/2001 · 17 West Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
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 UNIT WAS LYING ON THE GROUND AND THE WELDER WAS CUTTING ON IT. THE OIL IGNITED AND A FLAME SHOT OUT THE END.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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