EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
Start: 12/05/2019

220193500019 · 12/05/2019 · GCC Rio Grande, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Occupation: Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part: MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost: 6
Mine experience: 6 years

Operator

Controller (parent): GCC SAB de CV
Operator: GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
Mine: 2900013

Narrative

Raw FK line that transports material was plugged with rock and wet material. Employee went to check line on top of electrical room. Employee then removed cap while line was pressurized. Left ear, Face and upper body impairment.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown