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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061080035 · 02/27/2006 · Birch River Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4606045

Narrative

Contractor complained of burning sensation on his left shoulder and arm while changing a screen panel plant. Upon observation, his shirt was wet along with the seat of his pants. He removed his shirt and a small area on the left shoulder appeared to be scraped with redness to his elbow. He was taken to a shower to wash chemicals from his body and then transported to the local E.R.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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