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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220032130046 · 07/25/2003 · Holcim (US) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Inc
Mine
1300148

Narrative

WHILE REMOVING CLASP FROM AIR HOSE, INJURED HEARD RUSH OF AIR THROUGH HOSE CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND, HITTING HIM IN MOUTH AND BACK. X-RAYS TAKEN, 2 LB. WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, STITCHES (MOUTH)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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