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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140920021 · 03/31/2014 · Borealis Mining Company, 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
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gryphon Gold Corporation; Waterton Global Value L P
Operator
Borealis Mining Company, LLC
Mine
2601655

Narrative

Miner was transferring nitric acid from tote to barrel. He did not have his respirator, face shield or tyvek suit on. Splashed onto his leg and his face. Also felt he got fumes in his lungs and became light headed. Immediately decontaminated and taken to hospital for evaluation. Return to work same shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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