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MACHINERY

220250080006 · 12/17/2024 · Blaschak Anthracite Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
89
Mine experience
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blaschak Holding Corp
Operator
Blaschak Anthracite Corp.
Mine
3610138

Narrative

Employee was wiping off the torch due to sputtering. Employee turned off the nozzle on the torch before wiping. Metal build up inside the torch released and the torch sparked burning through glove onto employee's hand

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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