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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220101760020 · 06/21/2010 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Front-end loader
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE was operating a skid-steer loader, cleaning material spills off of the screening plant floor. A hydraulic hose blew out and sprayed the employee in the eyes. Employee rinsed with water and went home, reported irritation on 6/23/2010. EE was wearing contacts at the time of the accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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