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MACHINERY
220020840030 · 03/12/2002 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
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 MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 6
Mine experience 1.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Oxbow Carbon LLC
Operator Oxbow Mining, LLC
Mine 0504452
Narrative EE WAS WELDING ON A TIP CYLINDER AND A SMALL PIECE OF SLAG WENT INTO HIS BOOT (BB SIZE) AND BURNT HIS RIGHT CALF A WEEK LATER THE LEG BECAME SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL TREATED FOR STAFF INFECTION
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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