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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112170002 · 07/27/2011 · Spring Creek Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Spring Creek Coal LLC
Mine
2401457

Narrative

EE was purging propel lube lines on a 1570 Dragline. Contractors were working above him & accidentally knocked over an open bucket of EPA 2000 Solvent which in turn fell on top of him. He was correctly following all safety procedures put in place for this project. He suffered a chemical burn on his left eye which required prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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