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POWERED HAULAGE

220030620018 · 02/15/2003 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
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
0.53 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE HE WAS SERVICING THE MINER, THE FIRE SUPPRESSION ON THE LUBE TRUCK DISCHARGED CAUSING FIRE SUPPRESSION TO COVER HIM. AFTER WORKING MOST OF HIS SCHEDULED SHIFT HE FELT DISCOMFORT TO HIS E YES. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 2/25/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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