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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220001450026 · 05/17/2000 · Limpus Quarries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Limpus Quarries Inc
Mine
2301689

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS AIRING TIRE ON PORTABLE SCREEN SO IT COULD BE MOVED. THE TIRE EXPLODED WHILE HE WAS ADDING AIR CAUSING RIME TO STRIKE BOTH LEGS & WRIST. HE RECEIVED DEEP LACERATIONS BELOW BOTH KNEES AND TO HIS RIGHT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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