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OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES

220051750012 · 06/16/2005 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

EE was assigned to load grease barrels for off-site shipment on a flatbed truck. As required, she obtained a disposable respirator as part of PPE application. After an hour of usage, she noticed irriation to the sealed area of the face. A rash appeared with some numbness and some swelling. She was transported for medcial evaluation for the allergic reaction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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