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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170460013 · 02/10/2017 · Atalco Gramercy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Vacuum filter operator, Flotation mill/Concentrator operator, Flotation plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
58
Mine experience
9.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
DADA Holdings LLC
Operator
Atalco Gramercy LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Employee opening #11 filter press, press had not competed draining and caustic (liquor) came out when the press was being backed up. Caustic (liquor) sprayed employee lower legs. Employee sustained caustic chemical burns to lower leg area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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