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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220200560012 · 02/17/2020 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4100083

Narrative

EE was priming 3"" water pump, unscrewed the fill plug, and internal pressure caused water to spray up onto left arm and cheek.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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