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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220200790004 · 03/16/2020 · Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Fuels Association Inc
Operator
Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc
Mine
4801429

Narrative

Technician was connecting an air hose to an Enerpac jack, the lock moved forward and locked onto the air fitting. When the technician turned the twist lock to allow for the flow of air through the fitting, the air line came back off of the jack and struck the technician in the mouth, causing an abrasion to the lip and a chipped tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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