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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111780067 · 06/14/2011 · West Plains Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William A Woodward
Operator
West Plains Mining LLC
Mine
1202396

Narrative

Labor was holding a piece of steel that was to be welded. Got it welded, laborer went to move and placed his hand on the spot that was just welded. Resulting in a burn to his right palm causing a blister.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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