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MACHINERY

220140080035 · 06/29/2013 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

Employee was using a cutting torch and piece of slag went into his right glove burning his right hand. This incident became reportable on 1/6/2014 when medical reports confirmed a reportable injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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