IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
Start: 10/06/2010

220102850057 · 10/06/2010 · Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 9
Mine experience: 3.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Operator: Pete Lien and Sons, Inc.
Mine: 0503222

Narrative

Installing a new dryer controller, the controller indicated a flame in the dryer. Employee confirmed the presence of flame in the dryer. While attempting to close the main propane supply valve, the valve cracked and broke. Propane escaped and was ignited by the flame in the dryer. 1st and 2nd degree burns to arms and face.

Source

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