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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220080730002 · 03/11/2008 · Almatis Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
35
Mine experience
3.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Almatis Holdings 1 BV
Operator
Almatis Inc
Mine
0300257

Narrative

Employee was working under Trays turning valve, when rubber hose blew/split, allowing caustic liquor to spray over employee's upper body, head, and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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