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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220210950006 · 03/29/2021 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Rock driller
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
120
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
Mine
4002113

Narrative

Miner was filling face drill with water. When they turned the ball valve it broke in half causing the valve to come loose and striking them in the left knee. The high pressure water knocked them back against the rib and floor of the mine causing bruising to side, back and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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