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MACHINERY

220141670013 · 04/14/2014 · Butler Sand Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mike L Watson
Operator
Butler Sand Company
Mine
0900267

Narrative

Employee was cutting metal on 04/14/2014. Slag went into left ear. Employee seen on 04/17/2014. Otitis externa, Otitis, serous (Inner Ear infection) diagnosis. Continued to have problems with the ear. Workmans Comp set up appointment 06/13/2014 with ENT. ENT showed ear drum had been penetrated and surgery scheduled. Awaiting date for the surgery. No work missed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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