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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220013480023 · 11/28/2001 · Buildex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
Operator
Buildex Inc
Mine
2300319

Narrative

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH. THE HOSE BLEW APART CATCHING HIS RT. HAND GLOVE ON FIRE. BURNING THE 5TH FINGER. ER DR SAID IT WAS 3RD DEGREE. NEXT MORNING HE WAS SEEN AT WORKCOMP DR. HE SAID IT WAS 1ST DEGREE BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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