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MACHINERY

220253490022 · 12/12/2025 · Powder River Proppants, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BGD LLC; Founders of PRP LLC
Operator
Powder River Proppants, LLC
Mine
4801891

Narrative

Employee was welding wear iron on an excavator bucket when a wind shift reduced ventilation, leading to fume inhalation. The employee reported shortness of breath and chest pressure and received first aid on site before being transported to the ER. The employee was released the same day, cleared to return to work the next day, and diagnosed with airway irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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