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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220053430046 · 12/05/2005 · Saco Dayton Incorporated

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
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andrew J Howard
Operator
Saco Dayton Incorporated
Mine
1700750

Narrative

Employee was shutting down the Trommel screen. When he pulled the lever to shut it down, a hyd. hose blew & sprayed him w/oil. He was wearing his hard hat & safety glasses but some still ran in his eyes. On Tues. he called & said his eyes were burning - going to doctor. Wed. he called again - said his eyes still were bothering. Was told to go to outpatient.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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