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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082070020 · 07/16/2008 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

Employee was helping pour concrete, small amount got inside his rubber boots. Caused small burn to his foot/ankle and heel. First Aid was rendered on site at the time and sought medical attention on 7-22-08. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed him with 2nd degree burn to the right dorsal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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