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FIRE

220012420019 · 08/17/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

EE JUST FINISHED WELDING. WHEN HE SET THE STINGER DOWN ON THE WELDING TABLE IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A AEROSOL CAN CONTAINING PENETRATING OIL. A FLAME SHOT OUT OF THE CAN BURNING HIM ON THE FAC E AND ARMS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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