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FIRE

220082030022 · 07/12/2008 · Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
26
Mine experience
1.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Uranium Corp
Operator
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
Mine
4201429

Narrative

Employee had 2 lighters and ""screamers"" in his pants pocket, one of which ignited while grinding. Employee claims screamers were spent already and that the lighter ignited. Employee received 3rd degree burns to his left leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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