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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220120270033 · 01/10/2012 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

Installing Air Blaster on bin, employee & supervisor went to test fire Blaster. When Blaster fired, cap on clean out port came off and hit employee on left leg. Employee said leg was a little sore but did not need medical attention. Pain continued and employee sought treatment at OHS Compcare on 1/18/2012. Employee returned with restrictions and is doing physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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