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MACHINERY

220231770003 · 06/17/2023 · Coal-Mac LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Mitch Potter
Operator
Coal-Mac LLC.
Mine
4609075

Narrative

Employee was cutting bolts off a dozer blade when the hose connected to the torch ruptured and caused a flash fire. The employee had severe burns on EE's left arm and chest. EE was transported to Logan Hospital and later transported to Cabell Huntington burn unit for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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