IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Mariana Copper One
Start: 01/31/2022

220220400015 · 01/31/2022 · Mariana Copper One

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
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: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 6.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Lisbon Valley Holdings LLC
Operator: Mariana Copper One
Mine: 4202406

Narrative

Employee had reset an oil heater and was checking the pressure when it ignited and the flame flashed out the inspection port. This flash caused first degree burns to employee's cheeks and nose. Employee was given restricted duty for three days.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown