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RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)

220013230006 · 10/30/2001 · C C Coal Company

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
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
C C Coal Company
Mine
4607668

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING LATE TO FIX A PUMP TO TREATWATER. HE TURNED THE AMMONIA LINE OFF BUT FORGOTTO ALLOW TIME FOR VAPOR IN LINES TO DISSIPATE. BREATHED THE AMMONIA FUMES. BREATHING TREATMENTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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