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MACHINERY

220022110038 · 07/23/2002 · Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption 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
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Fuels Association Inc
Operator
Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
Mine
4801429

Narrative

WHILE PURGING LINES WITH GREASE GUN THE AUTOLUBER'S END BLEW OFF CAUSING THE CONTENTS TO SPLASH ON FACE & INTO EYES. SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WERE ALSO WORN AT TIME OF INDIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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