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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220071340028 · 04/29/2007 · Pugh Brothers Construction Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bradley A Pugh
Operator
Pugh Brothers Construction Inc
Mine
1000676

Narrative

Propane leak. Gas buildup under crusher feeder. EE changed propane tanks w/o turning off the burner valve which caused a build up of gas when he lit the burner it caused gas build up to flash which caused 2nd degree burns to right arm & face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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