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FIRE

220013190027 · 11/05/2001 · Graymont (Pa) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
20
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (Pa) Inc
Mine
3600183

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TENDING THE FIRE AT THE COAL STOKING SYSTEM. AS HE WAS STIRRING THE COAL, A FLASH FIRE CAME TOWARDS HIM BURNING HIS FACE. THE EMPLOYEE NEGLECTED TO TURN THE STOKER FAN OFF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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