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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042030004 · 07/16/2004 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Operator cut into a steam line that was improperly isolated and when the line was opened, the steam purged out of the line onto his abdomen causing first and second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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