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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220111780019 · 06/23/2011 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
11
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
0102985

Narrative

Running a Test on a new product/equipment and the 6 inch hose blew off the couplen. There was a defect in the hose and clamping system. Two hoses blew off the couplen. Hose hit one employee in the ankle knock his feet out from under him landing on his back. EE said he was okay but we carried him to company doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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