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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152450014 · 08/14/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that he was adding coolant to the 507 diesel scoop due to the scoop overheating. When he was adding the coolant to the scoop, the coolant boiled out, contacting his right arm. On 8/17/2015 the employee sought medical attention and was prescribed antibiotics for an infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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