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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220080310028 · 01/21/2008 · A & G Coal Corporation

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jerry W Wharton
Operator
A & G Coal Corporation
Mine
4407201

Narrative

Employee was using torch to cut a broken place out of a hydraulic cylinder, when the oil in the cylinder ignited and flames shot underneath his helmet, burning his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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