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MACHINERY

220012640069 · 09/13/2001 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
24 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Maxxam Inc
Operator
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
Mine
1600352

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A WELDING TEST AND FELT BURNING THROUGH HIS GLOVE. HE CONTINUED TO WELD UNTIL HE HAD COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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