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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220051780026 · 06/22/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
3800014

Narrative

On June 22, employees reported hearing a loud thunder-like noise. An immediate investigation was initiated to determine the source of the unexplained noise. Personnel discovered that 3 gaskets were blown out on the oxygen enrichment channel. Deformation on the pipe and flanges was observed. There were no employees working in the area, no injuries sustained.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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