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MACHINERY

220091870030 · 06/30/2009 · Granite Rock Co

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
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bruce W Woolpert
Operator
Granite Rock Co
Mine
0400119

Narrative

While cutting a hole in metal plate, metal ""popped"", causing slag to enter clothing at open neck. Hot slag ran down chest and abdomen, causing burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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