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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220080100001 · 01/02/2008 · Standard Gravel Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John B Green
Operator
Standard Gravel Co Inc
Mine
2200101

Narrative

Employee was on top of a fuel tank taking a pressurized cap off. He did not use the pressure relief valve first and the pressure threw him against the cab of the truck and then he fell to the ground. Employee has internal bruising around the rib area and a bruised left foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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