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FIRE

220151200029 · 04/23/2015 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Employee was torching fan motor base bolts out to relocate the base. He had removed 2 bolts prior, he started cutting a third bolt when he heard a hiss and saw and felt a flash. He burned his left thumb palm area and has restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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