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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220130430037 · 02/08/2013 · Diamond B Construction Co. LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
TRUNK,NEC
Days lost
3
Mine experience
6.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bryan L Bossier Sr
Operator
Diamond B Construction Co. LLC
Mine
1601500

Narrative

Employee opened the right door of dredge cabin to inspect the dredge pump. The tailpipe that is connected to a 90 degrees elbow with a rubber sleeve blew apart spraying pressurized material on the door which contacted the employee on his right side, causing soreness.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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