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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111530011 · 05/23/2011 · Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Uranium Corp
Operator
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
Mine
4201429

Narrative

Previous shift overflowed a tank with heated solution and soda ash. The crew then removed a set of grates in the sump area to pump the solutions back into the circuit. The crew then changed at shift change and did not barricade the sump area, nor told the oncoming crew about the removed grating.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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