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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220161790026 · 06/17/2016 · Doe Run Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
0
Mine experience
12.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
Doe Run Co
Mine
2301800

Narrative

A crack in a fuel tank on a dump truck was being repaired by the welder when the tank exploded. The welder suffered 1st degree burns. EE was taken to St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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