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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220022690043 · 09/17/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Fork lift
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.59 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

WHILE EE WAS OPERATING A GEHL SKIDSTEER LOADER DURING CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVERCAST, HE FELT DIZZY & DISORIENTED WHILE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT. EE EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS SUSPECTED TO BE AN ACUTE E XPOSURE TO CO.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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