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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220060170141 · 12/28/2005 · Greer Limestone Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Greer Limestone Company
Mine
4600016

Narrative

AFTER LOADING A SHOT AT THE FACE THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP BOXES AND DEBRIS AND PUTTING IT ON THE TRUCK. HE WALKED BY THE REAR RIGHT TIRE OF THE TRUCK AND IT BLEW OUT JUST AS HE WALKED BY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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