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MACHINERY

220180850041 · 03/22/2018 · Fischer Quarry & Hauling 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
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
SPACE HEATERS
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert G Fischer; Francis P Fischer
Operator
Fischer Quarry & Hauling LLC
Mine
2302250

Narrative

Employee was using a portable heater to defrost a water pump when EE accidentally touched the cam lock hose fitting while it was still hot. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time and EE suffered a minor burn on the palm of right hand. First aid was administered on site and no additional medical treatment was required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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