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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220012690008 · 09/17/2001 · Farco Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
16.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Farco Mining Inc
Mine
4102803

Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF A 6X8"" HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, THE DISCHARGE HOSE BUSTED WHILE DRAINING BACK INTO THE PUMP CAUSING THE EE TO GET DRENCHED WITH HOT WATER THAT WAS IN THE TUR BINE THAT WAS CREATING FRICTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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