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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001710134 · 06/14/2000 · URS Washington Division

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Washington Group International Inc
Operator
URS Washington Division
Mine
1001936

Narrative

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MINOR BURN TO EYE, WHEN HE WASREPAIRING FRONT STRUT ON HAULAGE TRUCK. ANOTHEREMPLOYEE OVERFILLED A BATTERY ON THE SAME TRUCK AND WATER WITH POSSIBLY SOME ACID SPLASHED INTO THE EYE OF THE INJURED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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