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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163300001 · 11/16/2016 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100629

Narrative

Contract tech was preparing equipment to apply a coating inside coal stack. EE was priming supply line & spray head with solvent. Solvent came out of line into the prep bucket, it splashed on chest, hands & feet. EE exited the stack through the access door & dislodged a drop light that was positioned outside the door. Bulb broke & ignited the solvent & burned left hand & shin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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