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MACHINERY
220061600041
· 05/23/2006 · U S Borax Inc
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.94 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743
Narrative
Employee states while cutting suspension bolts under a truck with a torch, he then slid from underneath the truck and the torch accidently slipped underneath his welders glove burning his arm. (left forearm) 2nd deg burns.Medications used.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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