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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220182120020 · 07/24/2018 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
Mine
2302120

Narrative

Employee stated was clearing the pots on the Anfo Rig when EE heard an air leak. While using hand to find the leak, a hose blew off causing Anfo to strike EE's hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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