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MACHINERY

220261740017 · 06/17/2026 · Kanawha River Terminals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
SunCoke Energy Incorporated
Operator
Kanawha River Terminals
Mine
4609051

Narrative

Two men were cutting holes in drain pipe which unknowingly had oil inside. the torch ignited the oil and a flashback occurred. EE received first and second degree burns to EE's face and neck area. Both were taken to the ER to be checked out by a doctor. Both EE's were sent home that afternoon with ointment to help with healing process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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