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MACHINERY

220060760034 · 03/10/2006 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608838

Narrative

Member was using cutting torches when a pinhole developed in the oxygen hose. This caused oxygen to build up under his shirt. The oxygen ignited and a flame flashed out of the collar of his shirt, burning his face. He received benadryl and steroid shots-one each.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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