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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172550005 · 09/03/2017 · Preferred Proppants, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
Operator
Preferred Proppants, LLC
Mine
0203270

Narrative

While preparing to dispense hydraulic oil, the employee started the air compressor and was sprayed in the face with hydraulic oil, due to the handle left in the locked/on position and the nozzle left open. Employee was wearing safety glasses, but the hydraulic oil still got in employee's eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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