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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220053110017 · 11/03/2005 · CalMat Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
CalMat Co
Mine
0202933

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove the hydraulic lines from the hydraulic pump setup. When he loosened a threaded line that was under pressure, the line blew and the force caused the employee to be struck with the wrench he was using to loosen the line.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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