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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220131200034 · 04/29/2013 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3401289

Narrative

A tire blew out on a 988 loader sending loose rock and dirt flying. The debris struck the door window of the haul truck being loaded. The window shattered sending glass dust onto the haul truck operator. The operator was wearing safety glasses at the time. Employee has a small cut on eye and about a dozen small lacerations on body/face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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