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MACHINERY

220100780002 · 03/16/2010 · P J Keating Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
15
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
P J Keating Company
Mine
3700002

Narrative

Employee using cutting torch on torch ring of HP 400 crusher to relieve tension between locking bolt and mantle, a burst of flame came out of torch ring, causing 2nd & 3rd degree facial burns. Hospitalized overnight.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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