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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220003420030 · 11/18/2000 · Cotter Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
General Atomics Uranium Resources
Operator
Cotter Corp
Mine
0501732

Narrative

THE EE WS APPROACHING A STEAM LINE TO SHUT IT OFF WHEN THE LINE RUPTURED. THIS STARTLED THE EMPLOYEE AND HE JUMPED BACK QUICKLY AND STRUCK A PIPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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