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MACHINERY

220103000029 · 10/05/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

Employee was steaming undercarriage of Kress coal hauler. When he sprayed the fire suppressant system, it discharged and the employee inhaled some of the chemical. He continued working and the incident was reported on 10/15/2010. The employee was examined at the clinic on 10/15/2010 and returned to work for his next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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