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MACHINERY

220071420009 · 05/18/2007 · Black Hills Energy

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Black Hills Corp
Operator
Black Hills Energy
Mine
4800083

Narrative

Employee was cutting with a torch, when he felt his leg getting warm. Hot slag had come in contact with his lower coverall pant leg and started to burn. He smothered the smoldering cloth and received a burn on his skin on a 4 inch by 4 inch area. He took steps to keep the skin clean and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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