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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103210029 · 11/02/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee rinsed a mop containing ""409 cleaner"" in the mop sink. He then dumped a mop bucket that was by the sink into the sink and a strong fume developed and made him nauseous. He immediately went to men's room for fresh air. Later transported to medical facility, treated for chemical inhalation and released for next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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