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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220070730016 · 03/06/2007 · Florida Rock Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Florida Rock Industries Inc
Operator
Florida Rock Industries Inc
Mine
0800335

Narrative

While performing maintenace on Hazemag crusher; unexpectly, a hydralic hose bust very near employee's left hand. Even thought employee was wearig a protected leather glove the force of the hydraulic hose pressure penetrated the glove and injected hydraulic fluid into his left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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