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MACHINERY

220061150002 · 04/20/2006 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
1.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

Employee was putting a filter back into service after filter sock change. The filter lid gasket leaked upon the introduction of slurry product. Hot slurry released onto the back of the employee's head/neck/behind ear area. 1st degree burn to approximately 6"" x 6"" area and 2nd degree burn to approximately 1"" x 1"" area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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