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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051790008 · 06/24/2005 · Triad Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Triad Mining Inc
Mine
1202167

Narrative

Operator said his end dump was over heating. The operator stopped to check coolant level and as he was loosening the filler cap it came off suddenly and sprayed his face and chest and arm with hot coolant. It resulted in first and second degree burns on his face, arm, and chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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