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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220163570015 · 12/15/2016 · KOSMOS CEMENT CO.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
73
Mine experience
15.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
Mine
1504469

Narrative

Employee was trouble shooting an air valve to a bag house when it popped off striking them in the mouth/nose area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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