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FIRE

220101970019 · 07/14/2010 · Franklin Industries Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Franklin Industries Incorporated
Mine
4101786

Narrative

EE was clearing out a clogged pipe using a 4ft piece of all-thread on an electric drill. EE made a bend to the end of the all-thread using a cutting torch. As EE finished heating and bending the end of the all-thread a small fire was started as a result of the cutting torch. EE suffered 2nd degree burns to the upper right arm and neck area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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