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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050180080 · 01/08/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS AIDING IN THE REPAIR OF A CLARKSON VALVE ON SLURRY COOLER PUMP. AFTER LOOSENING A VIC COUPLER, SLURRY STARTED RUNNING OUT OF FLANGE AND THE SPRAY FROM THE SLURRY CAUSED BURNS ON THE EMPLOYEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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