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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220052200026 · 08/04/2005 · Powley Sand & Gravel-Div/Seneca Petroleum Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
O E Hulse III
Operator
Powley Sand & Gravel-Div/Seneca Petroleum Co Inc
Mine
1101848

Narrative

Operator was fueling a hyd. excavator w/ a fuel equiped w/ automatic shutoff. Automatic shut off nozzle closed, the fuel hose blew at crimp on hose and fuel blew into operator's face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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