EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Start: 08/25/2009

220092470012 · 08/25/2009 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Struck by... NEC
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source: BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 34
Mine experience: 22.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Imerys S A
Operator: Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine: 0402848

Narrative

EE was standing near the junction of a bulk hose that had just been repaired, checking for leaks. The hose connection broke and the end struck the ee in the knees, causing a bruise. EE placed himself in the line of fire.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown