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MACHINERY

220162870021 · 10/12/2016 · Foley Materials 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
5.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Frank Foley
Operator
Foley Materials Company
Mine
0102814

Narrative

Employee was using cutting torch, cutting holes in conveyor frame for new bolts. Slag got in the external canal of left ear causing a minor burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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