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MACHINERY

220031200011 · 04/17/2003 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

OPERATOR WAS INSPECTING #7 BOILER FOR SLAG. TO DO THIS SHE USED INSPECTION PORT (D) WEST. THE BOILER DRAFT WENT POSITIVE, CAUSING HIGH TEMPERATURE GASSES TO EXIT THE INSPECTION PORT. THIS RESU LTED IN A BURN TO HER LEFT ARM, AND SINGEING OF HER EYELASHES AND HER HAIR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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