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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220241000007 · 04/05/2024 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Capstone Copper Corp
Operator
Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Employee was operating a road grader and noticed the transmission was not working correctly. Operator was inspecting for leaks, when they opened the engine compartment door the transmission fluid cap popped off causing them to be splashed with oil which got in their eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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