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MACHINERY

220022140039 · 07/17/2002 · AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
0.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
Mine
1517659

Narrative

INDIVIDUAL WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL ON THE TAILGATE OF HIS TRUCK, WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A CONTAINED CONTAINING GASOLINE. THE CONTAINED RUPTUR ED LETTING GASOLINE ON HIS HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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