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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220100340008 · 02/01/2010 · S-S-S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gerald W Smith
Operator
S-S-S Inc
Mine
2300192

Narrative

Employee was attempting to manually light the used oil burning furnace, when he checked the flame, the material backdrafted. Employee suffered minor irritation to his face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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