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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220120830010 · 03/12/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
20
Mine experience
5.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4000108

Narrative

Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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