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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072600004 · 09/08/2007 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
6
Mine experience
2.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

The injured was checking the oil level on an air compressor which had stopped. When he went to remove the oil cap to check the oil level, hot oil blew out of the compressor striking the individual on the face and arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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