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MACHINERY

220040330067 · 01/22/2004 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS ARC WELDING WHEN A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FLEW ONTO HIS NECK CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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