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MACHINERY

220120720046 · 03/07/2012 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

Employee sustained chemical burns to both eyes, while operating the roof bolter in the #1 Entry face. While drilling holes to install roof bolts, excessive water was gushing out of each of the holes. Employee would try to shove the tubes of resin and roof bolts into the hole, the gushing water would splash up onto his face and into his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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