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MACHINERY

220020180063 · 12/06/2001 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
27
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

THE EE WAS CUTTING OFF A USED STAINLESS STEEL BURNER NOZZLE WITH A SLICE GUN THAT CONNECTS AN ARC WELDER WITH COMPRESSED OXYGEN. THE EE ISN'T EXACTLY SURE WHAT HAPPENED AS HE WAS BURNING HIS SECOND ROD WHEN IT FLARED UP BURNING HIS FINGERSON HIS LEFT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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