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MACHINERY

220060370020 · 01/27/2006 · American Energy Corporation

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
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was using a torch to cut off a bit lug on a stamler feeder. The oxygen hose blew apart and caught his shirt on fire. He was burnt on his side of his chest. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules was a factor, personal safety equipment was a factor, miner knowledge could be a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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