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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230330044 · 01/26/2023 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Tunnel Ridge, LLC
Mine
4608864

Narrative

Employee was carrying rib block through a water hole that had silicate (from pumpable cribs) in it. The employee's pant legs became saturated in the water/silicate mixture. A few hours later EE's calves were burning and EE noticed skin irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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