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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220080230032 · 01/15/2008 · Mullite Company Of America

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
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Mullite Company Of America
Mine
0900339

Narrative

Gas leaking from pipe ignited and caused burns on head and arms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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