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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220071930057 · 07/09/2007 · Lafarge North America Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc
Mine
2300043

Narrative

While refueling an air track drill, a spark ignited some diesel fuel. Flames caught EE's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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