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MACHINERY

220080530062 · 02/12/2008 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel R Balkema; Ralph T Balkema
Operator
Aggregate Resources, Inc.
Mine
2002436

Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut material. Apparently, the connection was loose where the torch and hose came together. This caused the fitting to leak a little. The torch ignited, burning the employee's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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