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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220212460010 · 08/24/2021 · CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC
Mine
0500344

Narrative

EE reported, while changing a bearing on the 24 drive elevator in the Kiln area that they were lifting gear housing into position when an aerosol can with Knocker Loose fell from top of the drive elevator where it had been placed. When aerosol can fell they claimed that it hit floor, then ruptured and struck their calf and thigh, resulting in a scrape and bruising.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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