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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112660042 · 09/06/2011 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
87
Mine experience
3.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
4101776

Narrative

Production was locking up intermittently. (2) employees were sent to trouble shoot the pump. It was determined the pump would need to be opened. The pump was locked/tagged, isolated & bled. During the removal process when the pump was pried loose from the housing, hot brine was released under pressure that resulted in burns to both EEs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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