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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220140030010 · 12/27/2013 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100040

Narrative

EE was inspecting airline for a leak when the air line broke from fitting and he was hit with compressed air (90-95 psi)and foreign material inside air line. Injury to right hand and upper right arm and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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