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MACHINERY
220022030082 · 06/11/2002 · Standard Sand & Silica Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost 5
Mine experience 0.07 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lemuel Baylis Carnes III
Operator Standard Sand & Silica Company
Mine 0800395
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TORCH TO SHRINK-WRAP A PALLET OF SAND BAGS. HE HELD THE TORCH TOO CLOSE FOR TOO LONG AND THE FILM CAUGHT FIRE. HE USED HIS HAND TO PUT THE FIRE OUT, BURNING HIS HAND.
Source
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