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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
Machine
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