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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220062420003 · 08/17/2006 · Dixie Clay 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
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
6.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
Operator
Dixie Clay Company
Mine
3800041

Narrative

Employee was working in a hot area. He removed his safety glasses to get a better look at an ink line. When he reversed the line, pressure was on the line and ink splattered in his eyes, causing irritation to the eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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