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MACHINERY
220180800004 · 03/14/2018 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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 ANKLE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 16.9 years
Operator
Controller (parent) USS Holdings Inc
Operator U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine 3603122
Narrative Miner was cutting rusted steel with a torch. the miners pant leg had pulled up and was stuck on the tongue of EE's boot. Slag from the work piece entered the top of EE's work boot resulting in a burn.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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