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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220202670017 · 09/15/2020 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2500002

Narrative

Employee opened a port to try and clear the chunk after closing the manual gate. Once the chunk cleared, built up pressure in the line was released. This resulted in cement dust being blown into EE's face, knocking off safety glasses. The employee utilized an eye wash station to clean out eyes. Within several hours after the incident reported having pain in the right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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