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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220200790003 · 03/11/2020 · Continental Cement Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Summit Materials LLC
Operator
Continental Cement Company, LLC
Mine
2302434

Narrative

The employees began to open the inspection port when pressurized cement unexpectedly began flowing outward. One employee attempted to quickly reinstall the port, and as EE pushed the port inward, cement began to spray into the employees' eyes. The employee was struck by cement in both eyes and was placed on restrictions and prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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