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MACHINERY

220021410054 · 04/10/2002 · Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
Mine
0901079

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING ONE INCH THICK STEEL PLATE WHEN TORCH POPPED. AT THIS MOMENT THE EMPLOYEE JERKED HIS HEAD BACK AND WHEN HE DID, THE TORCH FELL ACCROSS HIS ARM, CAUSING BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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