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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220181700035 · 06/15/2018 · S M Lorusso & Sons Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
27
Mine experience
1.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S M Lorusso & Sons Inc
Operator
S M Lorusso & Sons Inc
Mine
1900019

Narrative

Taking apart accumulator on Liebherr L-6 loader when pressure released and oil burst out and got in eyes. Employee also jerked back and hit head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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