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MACHINERY

220002840093 · 10/03/2000 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
22.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
General Chemical; Andover Group
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
Mine
4801497

Narrative

EE WAS UNPLUGGING THE #4 DRYER DISCHARGE CHUTE IN THE GR I & II PLANT. HE WAS USING A CONDENSATE HOSE WITH A PIG TAIL. WHEN THE CONDENSATE MIXED WITH THE HOT SODA ASH IT CAUSED IT TO (BOIL FLA SH) STRIKING EE ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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