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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031540040 · 05/27/2003 · Nike Mining Co. Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
49
Mine experience
0.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Nicolozakes
Operator
Nike Mining Co. Inc.
Mine
3304386

Narrative

EE WAS CONDUCTING A PRESHIFT INSPECTION ON THE WATER PUMP. IT WAS NOT LEVEL SO HE COULD CHECK THE OIL LEVEL. HE ATTEMPTED TO LEVEL WITH WOODENBLOCKS WHILE DOING SO THE DISCHARGE HOSE BLEW OFF AND SPRAYED HOT WATER ONTO HIS RIGHT LEG, INTHE SHIN AREA CAUSING A BURN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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