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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220161790016 · 06/17/2016 · Doe Run Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Idle
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
258
Mine experience
12.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
Doe Run Co
Mine
2301800

Narrative

A crack in a fuel tank on a dump truck was being repaired by a welder when the tank exploded. The nearby driver suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns. The driver is at St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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