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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220152240025 · 07/30/2015 · Molycorp Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Molycorp Inc
Operator
Molycorp Minerals
Mine
0402542

Narrative

Employee was starting a HCL burner when he looked into the flame eye and he received burns to his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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