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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220031220040 · 04/28/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON AN INSPECTION CAP BROKE DURING A CHANGE-OVER TO ANOTHER CEMENT SILO. WHEN THE LINE PRESSURIZED THE CAP BLEW OFF AND DUST WAS BLOWN INTO THE AIR. THE DUST THEN BLEW INT O THE EYE OF THE EMPLOYEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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