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MACHINERY

220012840008 · 08/09/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
222
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING A BIT LUG OFF A STAMLER FEEDER ROTARY BREAKER. WHILE CHIPPING SLAG FROM THE LUG, A PIECE OF HOT SLAG LANDED ON HIS RIGHT ARM CAUSING A BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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