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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220093340019 · 11/27/2009 · Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
1
Mine experience
3.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
N Ross Smith
Operator
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc
Mine
1001357

Narrative

While lighting a used oil furnace to heat the shop, a flash of fire occurred which caused 1st degree burns to the face (no damage to eyes or lungs) and 2nd degree burns to the right hand. Victim was taken to the emergency room, treated, and released to go home.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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