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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220153130032 · 11/06/2015 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

On 06 November 2015 at/about 9:20 AM Coal Conveying Blower locked up burning belts off, blower motor remained running. This resulted in pressure build up that caused pressure relief devices (Rupture Disks) to blow off releasing built up pressure. No injuries were incurred when incident occurred or during repair activities.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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