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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220200970004 · 03/27/2020 · Omya 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

Employee was in the process of picking up a pneumatic impact wrench, when the air coupler release unexpectedly, hitting the employee in the mouth chipping EE's tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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