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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152180006 · 07/22/2015 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4605398

Narrative

Employee states he was turning the ammonia off on the B-side thickener and the valve leaked and sprayed ammonia on him. Employee went to Boone Memorial Hospital and referred to a Specialist. Employee was released to return to work. On 7/30/2015 the employee missed work due to an adverse reaction with the antibiotic that was prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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