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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220082040017 · 07/08/2008 · Mineral Park Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious 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,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mercator Minerals Ltd
Operator
Mineral Park Inc.
Mine
0200843

Narrative

Employee bent over a 5 gal cleaning bucket containing a paint spraying gun to back off the pressure knob. Another employee turned the airless sprayer from spray to prime. The primer hose ruptured causing xylene to spray in his face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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