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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220171590031 · 06/07/2017 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900030

Narrative

Employee was operating a Skid Steer Loader and noticed the machine temp gauge was running hot and steam coming from the radiator cap. The employee turned the machine off, exited the machine, and attempted to push the cap down. The cap came off and steam burned employee's right arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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