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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220093430026 · 11/30/2009 · Georgia Industrial Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James Wells III
Operator
Georgia Industrial Minerals Inc
Mine
0901088

Narrative

Dump truck was having brake problems. Driver parked truck on the road next to the oil shed for the diesel mechanic to inspect. The mechanic crawled underneath the truck to inspect brakes. As he was backing out from the truck, the side wall of the front inner tire on the driver's side blew out. It caused cuts & swelling to the face, eyes & right hand & hand is broken.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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