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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220180430007 · 02/04/2018 · VB Operations, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Will Glusac; John Cross
Operator
VB Operations, LLC
Mine
4105326

Narrative

Wet Plant Attendant reconnected a 2"" rubber airline to a 2"" metal nipple. The airline was recharged and end of airline blew off nipple striking employee in mouth. Employee was taken to ER in Kermit, Texas where EE received 3 stitches in lip. Also has a broken front tooth. Clamps were not tighten enough to prevent blow off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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