October 11, 2006
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
American Materials Company LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
The miner was using a oxygen/acetyline torch to remove a bolt. The "slag" from the process ignited the right pants leg of the miner. The miner received second degree burns on his right leg.**Mgt. notified & miner decided Oct 16 to receive treatment. Miner was released to work Oct 26 with restrictions but did not return until Oct 19.**