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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220082250029 · 07/15/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

EE attempted to tighten a loose radiator cap with his left foot. Cap came off spraying hot coolant onto lower leg causing 2nd degree burns. Burn later became infected requiring reporting to MSHA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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