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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220152260216 · 06/05/2013 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
112
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

While guiding a detonation line through an emulsion hose, the feeder hose became dislodged and fell under its own weight. The whipping hazard was recognized and the employee ran away from the line, tweaking his lower back in the process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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