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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220212440012 · 08/24/2021 · Carolina Stalite Company

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
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
54
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Judith H Johnson; Jeffrey V Goodman
Operator
Carolina Stalite Company
Mine
3100136

Narrative

Went to 3&4 baghouse to start the lime pump. Employee called for assistance when employee wasn't successful in starting the lime flow. The supervisor came in to see there was no lime flow and the pump was not energized. The supervisor started the pump. The helper was standing at the pressure end of the pump, the hose failed, spraying the helper with lime.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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