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POWERED HAULAGE

220110140011 · 01/09/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602314

Narrative

The miner observed that water/steam was coming out of the top of the Radiator from under the Radiator cap as well as the overflow on LHD Company #61. The Miner then placed his right hand on top of the cap to tighten it. The cap came off scalding the Miner's right/ left hand and right arm. The miner received 1st & 2nd degree burns to include restricted duty as of 01/10/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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