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MACHINERY

220011550004 · 05/21/2001 · Lodestar Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iracoal Incorporated
Operator
Lodestar Energy, Inc
Mine
1518015

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE ANTI-FREEZE FLUID LEVEL ON A BULL DOZER. HE OPENED THE CAP TO RELIEVE PRESSURE. THE RADIATOR THEN SPURTED OUT HOT LIQUID AND SCALDED HIS HAND. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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