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MACHINERY

220112230047 · 08/09/2011 · Coal Clean LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Coal Clean LLC
Mine
4608571

Narrative

While using cutting torch to remove rusted bolts, a piece of hot slag blew into left ear burning ear canal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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