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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071980018 · 07/13/2007 · Western Fuels-Wyoming 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Fuels Association Inc
Operator
Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
Mine
4801429

Narrative

Employee was fueling and lubing the trackhoe, went to add glycol to the radiator (engine was warm) the cap hissed at the operator, burning his wrist. Employee was unable to screw the cap back into place and was sprayed in the face with hot glycol. 2nd degree burns to wrist and hand, 1st degree burns to face and chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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