Maintenance Man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire Tech, Field Service Tech fatality

August 4, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Gramercy Operation · Atalco Gramercy LLC · St James County, LA

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

Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Activity at time: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
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
Mine type: Facility
Sector: Metal/Nonmetal

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