A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.
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April 24, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
April 24, 2008
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.
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