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FIRE

220010860024 · 03/16/2001 · Imerys Kaolin Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or 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
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
27.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Kaolin Company
Mine
0900139

Narrative

EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED BURNS WHILE REMOVING BOTTOM BEARING FROM AN OZONE CONTACTING TOWER AGITATOR SHAFT. CARDBOARD HE WAS SITTING ON CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMED UP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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