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RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)

220172150018 · 07/27/2017 · Robinson Nevada Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
KGHM Polska Miedz S A
Operator
Robinson Nevada Mining Company
Mine
2601916

Narrative

During a lime delivery, a release of material out the lime storage area resulted in a cloud which drifted over towards the south side of the mill. The cloud passed over lab employees who then reported inhalation exposure symptoms. Affected employees were taken for medical evaluation as a precautionary measure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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