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MACHINERY

220050560059 · 02/14/2005 · A & G Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jerry W Wharton
Operator
A & G Coal Corporation
Mine
4406999

Narrative

Employee was cutting a hole in a battery box, finished, removed safety glasses and was putting his torches down. The rain was hitting the hot metal slag and it popped up into his face. A piece went into his right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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