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MACHINERY

220122360013 · 07/29/2012 · Birch River Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
6
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4606045

Narrative

Employee was using oxyacetylene torch to cut a metal pipe when spark blew back in his right ear. Employee sought additional medical treatment on Sept. 22, 2012 and began missing days from work on 09/23/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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