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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001510004 · 05/23/2000 · Protech Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chul L Choe
Operator
Protech Minerals Inc
Mine
0401104

Narrative

EMPLOYEE NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & TRAINING PROCEDURES; TURNED NOZZLE TOWARDS HIS FACE TO SEE IF IT WAS CLOSED INSIDE. HE HIT THE SIDE OFTHE FORKLIFT & THE PROPANE SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND INTO THE LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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