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MACHINERY

220042330017 · 08/10/2004 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Maxxam Inc
Operator
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
Mine
1600352

Narrative

EE was using a cutting torch to cut a roller out of the southwest bin belt when he cut through the center shaft causing the grease inside to catch fire. The fire, grease spewed on his left arm and when the roller fell out it hit his right arm causing burns on both arms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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