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MACHINERY

220120310028 · 01/26/2012 · Bluff City Minerals LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fred Weber, Inc.
Operator
Bluff City Minerals LLC
Mine
1100122

Narrative

Employee was using a torch to cut bolts off the Primary feeder floor in overhead position. Hot slag dripped down into his glove causing a 3rd degree burn to the lateral side of left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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