FIRE

Name: FIRE at Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
Start: 12/08/2006

220063520057 · 12/08/2006 · Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: FIRE
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Mechanic helper
Activity: Idle
Injury source: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 129
Mine experience: 0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent): James River Coal Company
Operator: Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C.
Mine: 1202316

Narrative

A mechanic lit diesel fuel in 5 gallon bucket to thaw air tanks on truck. EE was trying to stay warm by the fire and his clothes caught fire. He had on clothes from previous day that had diesel fuel on them. Contrary to company policy, the mechanic lit the fire. Air brake alcohol was provided by the company to thaw the lines out. The mechanic had instructed EE to watch the fire.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown