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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220031780048
· 06/23/2003 · West Ridge Resources Inc
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
2.23 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233
Narrative
THE EE WAS PUSHING COAL WITH A CAT D9 BULLDOZER, WHEN THE FAN BELTS BROKE, HE PARKED THE DOZER AND ATTEMPTED TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE ON THE RADIATOR, WHEN HE REMOVED THE CAP, HOT ENGINE COOLAN T SPRAYED ON HIS ARMS AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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