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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100360003 · 01/15/2010 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

After a full investigation, it was determined that this accident is reportable due to 2nd Degree burn to the hand. REPORTABLE ONLY, NO TIME LOST: Employee was checking coolant level in Ramcar and failed to properly bleed off the pressure, steam burned his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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