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FIRE

220212230018 · 08/10/2021 · Malvern Minerals Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brad Smith
Operator
Malvern Minerals Company
Mine
0300299

Narrative

EE was plasma cutting the top of an empty 55 gallon isopropyl alcohol when the fumes combusted catching EE's shirt on fire giving EE a first degree burn on left arm and chest. The drum had been washed prior to the cutting but was not washed out well enough and enough time for the fumes to evacuate the drum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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