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POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)

220262240028 · 08/06/2026 · Thiele Kaolin Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Eric Tillirson
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine
0900110

Narrative

Employee said they were walking to catch a sample from the ozone tower water tank and noticed the smell of ozone gas. They immediately left the area and contacted maintenance. The next day employee said their throat was hurting and wanted to seek medical attention. They were treated and prescribed prednisone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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