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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220091970009 · 07/09/2009 · Chevron Mining Inc

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
127
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Employee was refueling a truck mounted compressor engine with gasoline from a five gallon approved safety can. The fuel splashed onto the hot exhaust manifold and was ignited. The resulting flash/flame burned the employee on both arms, chest, and face. The employee was transported to the local hospital and then was transferred to the burn unit at the Univesity of New Mexico.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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