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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220062400037 · 08/18/2006 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alcoa Inc
Operator
Alcoa World Alumina LLC
Mine
4100320

Narrative

EE's were completing a project to install new 1/2"" stainless steel tubing for a conductivity meter on the #3 high pressure boiler. The line was being put into service when an elbow separated from the tubing after pressure was put into the system. The elbow & attached tubing bent backwards & struck ee in the right ear & jaw. Stitches to ear & contusion to jaw. Light Duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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