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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220031250034 · 04/17/2003 · Plattsburgh Quarries

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
1
Mine experience
19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Plattsburgh Quarries
Mine
3000089

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A FROZEN WATER LINE WHEN A SPERATE DRAIN LINE THAT WAS FROZEN ALSO BURST. THE PIPE HIT EE IN THE NOSE & BROKE HIS NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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