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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052240004 · 08/01/2005 · Greater Wise Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
2.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Greater Wise Inc
Mine
4406545

Narrative

Employee stated that he loosened radiator cap on dozer to check antifreeze level. As he did, hot steam/liquid spewed out and struck employee's left hand, arm and side, causing burns to these areas.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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