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FIRE

220121590023 · 05/30/2012 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
6.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
0900065

Narrative

Employee was performing maintenance when hot metal contacted the torch hose causing it to ignite. While trying to crimp off the hose the employees right hand was burned when it came in contact with the flame. The burn was treated and the employee will regain full use of his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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