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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220221530015 · 05/23/2022 · Palmetto Sand Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
15.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Water Industries Holdings LLC
Operator
Palmetto Sand Co., Inc.
Mine
3800710

Narrative

While loosening the fill plug on the final drive of an excavator, the hot drive oil sprayed on the employees right hand resulting in burns that required medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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