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MACHINERY

220073390010 · 11/16/2007 · Black Hills Energy

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Welder/Mechanic burnt arm while welding on loader. Employee reported 11 days after incident happened because burn became infected and needed medical treatment. Employee was not wearing proper protective clothing that was provided. He was diagnosed with contact dermatitis (the infection) as a result of the un-treated burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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