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MACHINERY

220242320024 · 08/07/2024 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4000104

Narrative

Injured Employee was utilizing a torch to cut off two track bolts on an Excavator. As the employee finished the last bolt there was a spark causing them to pull the torch back. The torch then made contact with the right hand and burnt through the glove and burning the backside of their right hand causing a 2nd Degree Burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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