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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071560022 · 05/27/2007 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

Employee disconnected a camlock fitting on a 4 foot long, 3"" line connected to a spray dryer unit and was sprayed with hot slurry. Having residual pressure on this line during shutdown is atypical and unexpected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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