LHD bucket tilt cylinder hose failed at fitting. Hydraulic oil came in contact with miner resulting in 2nd and 3rd degree burns to left hand, arm and neck. Minor burns to right forearm.
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Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object
Drove mucker bucket down to the work area. Miner ran over a big rock by first muck bay. After he parked and got off mucker the miner bent down to pick up water hose he felt a shooting pain down his lower back then down his left butt cheek.
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