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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220060410026 · 11/23/2005 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee was cleaning the waste dust scales using an air hose. When he turned the air on, the hose popped off and the coupler struck him in the face. Xray at time was negative for fracture, but ee later required surgery for deviated nasal septum. Underwent OP surgery on 2/1/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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