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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220051330009 · 05/07/2005 · Essroc Cement Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
3600190

Narrative

The truck was equipped with a utility body which had keyless remote locks. An acetylene cylinder (approx 20 lb) had a handle which could be turned by hand instead of needing a wrench. To the best of our ability, we have determined that the acetylene bottle was leaking and the electronic locks ignited the gas.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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