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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220212350031 · 08/09/2021 · Midsouth Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Accident type
Contact with heat
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
HEAT (ATMOS + ENVIRON)
Nature of injury
HEATSTROK,SUNSTR,HT EXHAU
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Midsouth Aggregates
Mine
0901035

Narrative

Employee was working outside on bench during a hot day. Employee was loading a shot and drinking fluids during the work day and taking scheduled breaks. However, employee felt overheated, started cramping and got sick near the end of the shift. The employee stopped work to cool off and drink fluids, but needed to be taken to the ER for IV fluids.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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