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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220201490020 · 05/26/2020 · Upstone Materials Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
9.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Colas S A
Operator
Upstone Materials Inc.
Mine
3000963

Narrative

EE was adjusting the jaw die setting on the crusher. While EE's right hand was on the rod the hydraulic cylinder became overpressurized and failed on the cylinder end. When the cylinder failed the hydraulic fluid hit EE's hand at a very high pressure. The cylinder failure caused severe bruising and a laceration to EE's right hand and the back of the arm above the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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