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FIRE

220212850040 · 10/04/2021 · Granite Construction Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FIRE
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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Granite Construction Inc
Operator
Granite Construction Company
Mine
0202647

Narrative

Heavy Equipment Mechanic was welding a small crack by the mounting bracket of the 980M wheel loader's fuel tank. A flash of fire occurred and mechanic received burns to face, chest, and left arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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