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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220202050025 · 07/15/2020 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
528
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
0900726

Narrative

A pipe line had been taken apart, flushed out, and bolted back together. Pump PU-03 was started up to flush the pipe line and water hammer occurred. It ruptured the poly pipe line, the pipe struck one mechanic on the back of EE's right lower leg. The injured employee was medically evaluated and placed on temporary restricted duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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