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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220082110015 · 07/19/2008 · Savage Services Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Savage Companies
Operator
Savage Services Corporation
Mine
4201444

Narrative

Driver, who works for another Savage operation, was at coal terminal unloading coal. She exited truck to check fuel level in left side tank. Driver removed fuel tank. The fumes ignited, burning the driver's face and right hand. Off-work, still in treatment. Cause still unknown.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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