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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
220261810013 · 06/26/2026 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 10
Mine experience 0.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine 3901282
Narrative Employee was burned by hot coolant when they were attempting to check fluid levels. Employee was hit in the chest/neck/arms/head with hot coolant. First aid was attempted onsite but determined employee needed to go to ER.
Source
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