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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220113610030 · 12/21/2011 · Covia Lime LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Lime LLC
Mine
0103227

Narrative

Employee approached a plugged air pipe at compartment A of the kiln main bag house for repairs when the bag house pulsed and the temporary plug blew off. The plug struck the employee in the mouth knocking his upper front left tooth out.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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