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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220213190009 · 11/06/2021 · Eagle Specialty Materials LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mike Jamison; Petri E Koivula; John McNab
Operator
Eagle Specialty Materials LLC
Mine
4801078

Narrative

A mechanic was under the front of a truck trying to repair a coolant leak. In an attempt to tighten the original clamp first, the clamp stripped and became loose. The hose connection came apart, and hot coolant poured out of the hose onto the employee's chest, forearm, and face. Employee was taken to the ER, referred to a burn center, treated for 1st and 2nd degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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