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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220061450028 · 05/10/2006 · The Doe Run Company

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
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300409

Narrative

Grout mix was too thick causing hose to rupture under pressure. Grout got in left eye. Employee was taken to Salem E.R. where he was given an antibiotic. He was then taken to an eye doctor where he was given additional antibiotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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