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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073170083 · 08/08/2007 · Valley Sand & Gravel

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chad Van Zee
Operator
Valley Sand & Gravel
Mine
1300750

Narrative

Employee was shutting down a diesel powered water pump which was plugged causing the water to heat up. When he disconnected the hose the hot water burned his right arm and torso.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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