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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220180310014 · 01/28/2018 · Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC

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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omega Holdings LLC
Operator
Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC
Mine
4407327

Narrative

Employee was cleaning an area around #1 dodge coupling with starting fluid. Mechanic was cutting lid off with a torch. Fumes ignited and blew back on employees right hand and right side of face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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