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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051360081 · 05/09/2005 · Jas. W Glover Ltd.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James W Glover Holding Company Ltd
Operator
Jas. W Glover Ltd.
Mine
5100011

Narrative

The injured employee was repairing the fuel system on an excavator. A fitting broke causing fuel to spill. While trying to contain the leak, diesel fuel splashed in his eyes. He flushed his eyes, visited a physician and got prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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