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MACHINERY

220090490029 · 02/03/2009 · Teague Transports, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David G Teague; Fred E Teague
Operator
Teague Transports, LLC
Mine
4003195

Narrative

Mechanic was cutting metal overhead with a cutting torch and a small piece of hot material entered miner's ear canal. Miner sustained possible ear drum damage. Miner is scheduled to return to doctor in one month for follow-up examination.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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