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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220073510036 · 12/10/2007 · Locust Grove Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
NOISE,NEC
Nature of injury
HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Edward L Clemons Estate
Operator
Locust Grove Inc
Mine
1518947

Narrative

Employee was welding an auger flight with a torch when acetyline built up. The torch went out causing it to explode and the loud blast hurt both his ears.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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