IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Essroc Cement Corp
Start: 09/02/2004

220042530018 · 09/02/2004 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
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: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 2 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Italcementi Spa
Operator: Essroc Cement Corp
Mine: 1200065

Narrative

Employee was trying to purge the diesel lance on #2 kiln with nitrogen. As the diesel fuel was sprayed into the kiln it vaporized and ignited causing a flash which blew open the hood doors burning the employee on the left arm and ear.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown