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MACHINERY

220040820006 · 03/17/2004 · Junction City Mining Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
45
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph H Anderson
Operator
Junction City Mining Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0901139

Narrative

The miner was welding on an empty oil drum that was not ventilated. The drum exploded causing the lid to hit his upper body and jaw causing injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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