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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001380008 · 05/12/2000 · Bowie Resources Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
9
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Bowie Resources Limited
Mine
0504591

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO USE A HIGH PRESSURE EMULSION HOSE TO WASH OF A SHIELD HAULER. THE HOSE MOVED IN HIS GRIP AND INJECTED EMULSION INTO HIS RIGHT LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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