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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220052970002 · 08/31/2005 · Rockwell Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald R Brisch
Operator
Rockwell Lime Company
Mine
4700146

Narrative

The pump blocked up and he went to unblock it. It was hydrating inside pump and it blew up in his face giving him burns from the lime in both his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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