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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220081770031 · 06/11/2008 · Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
264
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Brouwer Investments Inc
Operator
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
Mine
0400089

Narrative

Pressure had not been released from line, employee was loosening four bolts on hydraulic line when oil under high pressure sprayed him in both eyes and forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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