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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220010570022 · 02/11/2001 · American Borate Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
8
Mine experience
0.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Roscorp Inc; American Borate Corp
Operator
American Borate Company
Mine
0404218

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN 8 TON HAUL TRUCK FULL OF CEMENTED BACKFILL, WHEN A HYD HOSE BUSTED SPRAYING HOT HYD OIL ONTO THE EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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