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FIRE

220051670010 · 06/14/2005 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

Oxygen hose failed below the fitting near the torch-end thus causing a fire and igniting the employee's glove on fire. The burning glove caused second and third degree burns on the right hand of the employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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