EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at APAC-Central, Inc
Start: 07/04/2021

220211880011 · 07/04/2021 · APAC-Central, Inc

Details

Degree of injury: DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: WATER
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 58
Mine experience: 3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent): CRH PLC
Operator: APAC-Central, Inc
Mine: 3400050

Narrative

Employee was servicing the 6"" Multiquip pump. EE removed the filling cap and pressure from the reservoir caused hot water to escape the cap. EE received burns on the left arm, side, groin and thigh area. EE was transported to Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa for treatment.

Source

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