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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220170180003 · 01/14/2017 · Titan Florida LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Titan Cement International S A
Operator
Titan Florida LLC
Mine
0800931

Narrative

Employee was turning on a water pressure hose when the hose valve flew and struck employee on the face, causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches in the lower lip and two broken teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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