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MACHINERY

220121350009 · 05/02/2012 · Fayette Coal & Coke Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
31
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Terrance C Shallenberger
Operator
Fayette Coal & Coke Inc
Mine
3607999

Narrative

Employee was burning off bolts from plant screen with oxy-acetylene torch when hot slag bounced onto pant leg. Burned through pants and fell into boot causing 2nd degree burns to left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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