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MACHINERY

220221670008 · 06/09/2022 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Fine coal plant operator
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blaschak Holding Corp
Operator
Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Mine
3602073

Narrative

Employee was releasing the air pressure off the air line feeding the plasma cutter by pulling the trigger and not realizing the gun was pointed towards their knee which caused a burn. They did not seek medical treatment or have lost time until 6/13/22.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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