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MACHINERY

220090440011 · 02/06/2009 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Mine
1518250

Narrative

EE was using a cutting torch to cut a piece of metal. There was grease on the back side of the metal, and the grease popped out onto his hand, causing burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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