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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220203650003 · 12/22/2020 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
16
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

EE was working to unplug a clogged airline. After cleaning out debris, EE had another employee hook up the airline. EE prematurely turned on the line blowing pressurized air and cement in to EE's R eye. This caused an abrasion and EE was taken to an eye specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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