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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220131700005 · 06/13/2013 · The Quikrete Companies

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Struck by concussion
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Operator
The Quikrete Companies
Mine
2200786

Narrative

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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