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FIRE

220143220040 · 11/04/2014 · CalMat Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
CalMat Co
Mine
0405095

Narrative

The employee sustained 2nd degree burns. The employee was using a cutting torch to cut a one inch thick steel plate on a fabrication table. The slag from the cutting bounced off of the table and ignited the employee's shirt resulting in 2nd degree burns to the left side of the abdomen. The employee was placed restricted duty on 11/5/14 which is being accommodated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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