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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220162290010 · 08/15/2016 · The Lane Construction Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LIQUIDS,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lane Industries Inc
Operator
The Lane Construction Corporation
Mine
1700847

Narrative

Crusher generator had shut down because it overheated. Employee went to the radiator and was going to check the antifreeze level. EE turned the cap to the first notch, while waiting for the pressure to equalize the cap came off spraying employee with hot fluid. This caused burns to left arm, chest, eye lid and around mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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