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MACHINERY
220181010007 · 04/03/2018 · Black Castle Mining 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 Walking, Running
Injury source MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience 1 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
Mine 4607938
Narrative Walked by another mechanic that was using a cutting torch, a piece of slag flew and hit employee in the middle of the back. When employee tried to wipe the slag off it caused a thermal burn to the middle finger of the right hand.
Source
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