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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220193080004 · 04/05/2019 · Espanola Transit Mix, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
218
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RPC & SAC Revocable Trust; TEMC VS Trust
Operator
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC
Mine
2901712

Narrative

Mechanics were removing cylinder head on a hydraulic cylinder while the cylinder was pressurized with nitrogen. Employee was injured by the concussive force released when the cap came off. The employee suffered hearing loss and a concussion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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