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MACHINERY

220221530003 · 05/23/2022 · Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
274
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John H Waters
Operator
Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc
Mine
4105540

Narrative

Employee did not realize the mill had not been flowing and the media had heated up the material in the attritor due to friction, EE then removed a hose without closing the valve which allowed the hot material to escape which caused burns to both hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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