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MACHINERY

220022280010 · 08/07/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
20
Mine experience
1.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING A BIT LUG OFF A JAY 12CM12 CONTINEROUS MINER. WITH AN OXYGEN/ACETYLENE TORCH. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL INT HE TOP OF HIS RUBBER BOOT. BURNING HIS RIGHT HEEL. DEGREE 3 CLASS 21.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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