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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220070820043 · 03/15/2007 · Hinkle Contracting Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
18.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Summit Materials LLC
Operator
Hinkle Contracting Company LLC
Mine
1500094

Narrative

Rock between tandem tires. EE loosened the lug nuts to let the rock fall out from between the tires. He tapped on the wheel wedges to loosen them then he proceeded to remove the nuts and wedges. He was removing the last nut and wedge with impact wrench.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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