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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220090130016 · 01/05/2009 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Idle
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

On January 5, 2009 at 11:45 AM a surface production employee was struck by glass shrapnel when a sight glass burst while sitting on a table. The employee was given a full release to return to work and a prescription antibiotic for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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