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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220250910001 · 03/26/2025 · White Rock Quarries

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
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
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
8.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vecellio Group Inc
Operator
White Rock Quarries
Mine
0801058

Narrative

EE's cutting torch on the service truck wouldn't light. Upon inspecting the truck, EE found the acetylene quick connect had separated. When EE reached into the compartment of the truck, the acetylene gas that had escaped ignited, causing first degree burns to EE's left hand, abdomen, and face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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