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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220080660022 · 03/03/2008 · Hanson Aggregates Davon, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
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
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Davon, LLC
Mine
3300055

Narrative

The Dozer was running hot. EE took antifreeze to the Dozer. He let the equipment cool and then loosened the radiator cap to release pressure. When he turned the cap it blew off and sprayed fluid on him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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