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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041170020 · 04/21/2004 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
1102161

Narrative

Injured was changing oil in coal mill gearbox. When he removed drain plug, hot oil from the gearbox splashed and contacted his right forearm. The contact with the hot oil caused a second degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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