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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
220021620026 · 06/06/2002 · Sexton Family Trust
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 30
Mine experience — years
Operator
Controller (parent) David Sexton
Operator Sexton Family Trust
Mine 2600734
Narrative USING CUTTING TORCH ON AN OLD VEHICLE TO SALVAGEMOTOR AND TRANNY, JOB WAS DONE AND FOR SOME REASON HE WENT TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WITH TORCH AND IGNITED FUMES IN GAS TANK. NOBODY SAW THE A CCIDENT AND HE DOESN'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED.
Source
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