EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Start: 08/05/2020

220202250019 · 08/05/2020 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 3
Mine experience: 2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator: Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Mine: 4700146

Narrative

Injured was attempting to remove hydrator discharge pipe to clear blockage. After opening pressure relief valve and loosening pipe union, residual pressure caused hydrate material to spray into EE's eyes.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown