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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031110056 · 04/14/2003 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
NECK
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT UNLOADING SULFURIC ACID RAIL CAR WHEN HE HEARD A POP AND IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED THE AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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