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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220140830007 · 03/11/2014 · Licking River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U S Coal Corporation
Operator
Licking River Mining LLC
Mine
1519146

Narrative

Employee was changing fuel filters on the CAT 345 Excavator when he got fuel on his hands after changing the filter he got down on the ground and struck a cigarette lighter to lite a cigarette catching his right hand on fire. Employee was taken to the hospital and received 2nd degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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