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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220160250035 · 01/22/2016 · Central Plains Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Central Plains Cement Co.
Mine
3400026

Narrative

The lid of the feeder air slide door around the V-valve on Truck Silo B blew releasing dust to an employee working around the area. Oral Steroid treatment administer but release back to regular duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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