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FIRE

220152260091 · 08/09/2015 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Other, NEC
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602697

Narrative

Mechanics were welding on TD033 when a small grease fire started, fire watch was in position (drill operator), the mechanic then grabbed the fire extinguisher to put out the fire. When he shot the extinguisher the powder from the extinguisher blew back into the driller's face, at which point the driller inhaled some of the powder which triggered an asthma attack.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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