Fatality · MSHA Record #220242290018
Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech
August 4, 2024 at 2:50 PM
St James County, LA
ClassificationSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TypeAbsorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Investigator narrative
An employee received burn injuries from exposure to hot water and caustic liquid, when they entered an area where the liquids accumulated on the ground. Employee fell into an open sump hole while walking into the work area.
Record details
- Activity at time of incident
- Walking, Running
- Subunit / location
- MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
- Accident type
- Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- Source of injury
- CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,(Not Elsewhere Classified)
- Nature of injury
- BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- Total mining experience
- 0.08 years
- Experience at this mine
- 0.08 years
- Experience in this job
- 1 year
- Degree of injury
- FATALITY
Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220242290018 · Mine ID 1600352Trainer view →