# POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
> MSHA accident `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:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*