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FIRE

220160250022 · 01/20/2016 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
27
Mine experience
13.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608374

Narrative

Employees were trying to thaw a centrifuge with a propane torch. While attempting to bump the dryer to get it started; dry material was suspended in the dryer which came in contact with the propane torch causing a quick fire and burst of flames. Employee was transported to CAMC General then to Cabell Huntington Burn Unit for EE's injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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