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MACHINERY

220191480010 · 05/15/2019 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone 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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
Mine
4400064

Narrative

Maintenance employee was using an oxygen/acetylene torch cutting the heads off bolts. While cutting the bolts the employee feel heat on EE's lower legs. When EE looked down there was flames on EE's right pants leg. Employee was diagnosed with 2nd degree burns, no lost time or restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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