EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
Start: 07/14/2001

220012040208 · 07/14/2001 · Imerys Norfolk, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Occupation: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury: CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part: FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost: —
Mine experience: 1 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Lafarge S A
Operator: Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
Mine: 4405046

Narrative

EE WAS UNLOADING A RAILCAR AT THE PLANT, HAMMERING ON A HOPPER TO IMPROVE PRODUCT FLOW. HE HEARDA SOUND CHANGE IN THE CAR'S AIRLINE THAT INDICATED LESS AIRFLOW AND HIGHER PRESSURE. AT THAT INS TANCE THE AIRLINE CONNECTOR SUPPLYING UNLOADING AIR BLEW OFF THE CAR & HIT HIS ARM. ONE OF THE 2METAL STRAPS THAT TIE THE HOSE TO THE CONNECTOR HAD 9"" OF LOOSE EXCESS.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown