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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220053270014 · 11/16/2005 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

Employee was working on a hydraulic oil hose that had pressure. The hose blew and struck the employee in the left eye causing a laceration. He was taken to seek medical attention and received stitches in his eye. He was put on restricted duty for a couple of days until the laceration healed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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