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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012340005 · 08/01/2001 · Imc-Agrico

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
Mine experience
1.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Imc-Agrico
Mine
0801004

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING ON PACKING ON PUMP. LINE HAD BEEN PLUGGED CAUSING WATER TO RE-CIRCULATE INSIDE PUMP AND GET HOT. WHEN HE OPENED PACKING, HOT WATER GOT ON FACE AND NECK, CAUSING 1ST DEG. BURN, SMALL SPOT ON NECK BLISTERED RESULTING IN 2ND DEG. BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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