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FIRE

220111930012 · 07/06/2011 · Carmeuse L&S

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse L&S
Mine
0901038

Narrative

Employee breathed in smoke while evacuating the mine during a fire on a haul truck. He was sent to the hospital for evaluation as a precaution. He was released to light duty one day then released back to full duty. EE operating haul truck, heard pop, stopped truck and opened door and saw flames out the door. Accident is still under investigation to determine cause of the fire.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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