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MACHINERY

220211470019 · 05/27/2021 · Pacer Minerals, 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
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Berg Family Investments, LLC; BDG, LLC; Steve Burns
Operator
Pacer Minerals, LLC
Mine
3901158

Narrative

The miner was lying on their right side while welding a patch on a piece of stationary equipment. A piece of welding slag was able to pass by EE's welding helmet and enter EE's ear. Pain was immediate. There was swelling to the interior of the ear limiting hearing from that ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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