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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220041540005 · 05/24/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Air hose blew off the end coupling and then struck the mechanic on the right cheek. The mechanic required stitches to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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