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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220141290026 · 04/22/2014 · Sisecam Wyoming, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
25.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Natural Resource Partners LP; Ciner Resources LP
Operator
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC
Mine
4800154

Narrative

Mechanics were attempting to isolate a Durco plug valve located in Unit 4 Evaps when the valve plug blew out spraying mechanics with hot water.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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