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FIRE

220010780005 · 03/09/2001 · Evtac Mining

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
25.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eveleth Mines Llc
Operator
Evtac Mining
Mine
2100200

Narrative

#3 SECONDARY ELECTRICAL MOTOR WAS REPORTED TO BEMAKING STRANGE SOUNDS AT 10:15PM. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WENT TO CHECK MOTOR AT 10:20 AND REPORTED FIRE & SMOKE ONE SECONDARY DRIVE FLOOR. VICTIM WAS CALLED AND WENT TO INVESTIGATE & INHALED SMOKE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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