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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220060930067 · 03/29/2006 · Hallett Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Hallett Materials Inc
Mine
1301000

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AXLE HOUSING WITH BRAKE CLEANER AND LOOKED INSIDE THE HOUSING WITH A HALOGEN LIGHT. THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT IGNITED THE VAPORS, CAUSING A FLASH FIRE (BURNS TO FACE & NECK).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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