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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220203280013 · 11/16/2020 · Atlas Energy Solutions

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
54
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hi-Crush Inc
Operator
Atlas Energy Solutions
Mine
4105262

Narrative

Miner attempted to add coolant to the haul truck the miner was operating. Miner failed to allow the equipment to cool before attempting to open radiator cap. When cap released pressure the coolant from inside the radiator sprayed the miner's shoulder, resulting in 2nd degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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