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MACHINERY

220042400013 · 08/23/2004 · Imerys Pigments Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Pigments Inc
Mine
4702971

Narrative

Employee was starting pump after repair. Pump seal failed causing product liquid (hot) to be blown onto employee's right abdomen,thigh,groin, and forearm resulting in burns; requiring medical treatment and restricted work duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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