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MACHINERY

220192770029 · 10/02/2019 · Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC

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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609096

Narrative

Lying beside roller frame using oxy/ace torch to cut broken bolts from frame - torch popped and slag went into left ear causing a thermal burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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