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MACHINERY

220131260011 · 04/24/2013 · Stavola Construction Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
8
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph Stavola III; Richard J Stavola
Operator
Stavola Construction Materials Inc
Mine
2800015

Narrative

Employee was using a ""hand held"" welding torch to cut ""U bolt"" from the equipment. He failed to turn the torch ""OFF"" while he moved himself to a better position to complete the work. When he reached for the torch, he burned his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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