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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220161200014 · 04/27/2016 · NYCO Minerals, Inc.

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)
Imerys S A
Operator
NYCO Minerals, Inc.
Mine
3000644

Narrative

While running a production mixer which blends saline with wollastonite a rubber transition seal between a product bin and the mixer over pressurized and blew apart. The overpressure is believed to be the result of a plugged exhaust line, chemical reaction or possible flammable vapor liberation within the mixer. No injuries were sustained.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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