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MACHINERY

220241850015 · 06/28/2024 · R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brian Blankenship
Operator
R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC
Mine
2901986

Narrative

Employee was welding and once finished put their hands on their legs to push up to the standing position. As they had their welding mask on, they didn't realize the welding rod had stuck to their glove and not fallen to the ground. The rod stuck into their left thigh causing a puncture and burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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