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MACHINERY

220013190031 · 11/06/2001 · Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder
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
14.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mc Carthy- Bush Corp
Operator
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation
Mine
1300097

Narrative

WHILE USING AIR ARC WELDER, THE ON/OFF BUTTON BROKE AND STAYED IN THE ON POSITION. EMPLOYEE TOSSED IT TO THE GROUND AFTER THE AIR ARC FLIPPED AROUND AND BURNED GLOVE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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