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MACHINERY

220103210008 · 11/10/2010 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

While welding some hot slag fell onto some water on the mine floor. The water caused the slag to pop back up behind employee's welding helmet and safety glasses. The employee received a prescription for his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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