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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220201620014 · 06/03/2020 · Iola Quarry Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
8.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Shakespeare Oil Company Inc
Operator
Iola Quarry Inc
Mine
1100244

Narrative

Technician was troubleshooting an overheat issue on a 345 Excavator. The system was still hot and while troubleshooting the technician attempted to remove the radiator cap. Upon a 1/4 turn twist of the cap the pressure from the cooling package shot the cap off and sprayed hot coolant on the technician.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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