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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220202200002 · 07/29/2020 · Smokey Point Concrete

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
3.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Smokey Point Concrete
Mine
4500574

Narrative

Employee was turning a ball valve for the 1.5 inch water hose. The pressure was released quickly and the hose jumped and struck the employee in the right shoulder. This caused a minor sprain and the employee was given 3 days off and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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