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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071900064 · 05/25/2007 · PENNAMERICAN COAL L P

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
PENNAMERICAN COAL L P
Mine
3608525

Narrative

Plastic 2""NPT nipple on chem stream tank (chemical for treating mine water) broke. Chemical splashed on face and legs, washed face w/mine water, then took shower. Treated in trama unit (eyes flushed). Chemical burns of face, legs and mouth, left scarring. All stainless steel hardware has been installed on holding tank.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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