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RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)

220003040040 · 10/09/2000 · Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Accident type
Inhalation 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
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc
Mine
0401838

Narrative

REPAIR TRUCK HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE EE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER EE, ATTEMPTED TO DOUSE THE FIRE. EE HAD TO GET CLOSE TO THE FLAME, SMOKE AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHEMIC AL IN ORDER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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