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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220102560068 · 08/30/2010 · Apex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
17
Mine experience
2.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Apex Energy Inc
Mine
1517941

Narrative

Employee was putting grease in rock truck with high pressure grease gun when hose at the end of grease gun blew up injecting grease in left forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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