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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220212570002 · 09/09/2021 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
195
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NRG Energy Inc
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

Working on dozer. Employee was going to paint an area on dozer to help locate tracks that were loose. EE retrieved new can of spray paint out of fireproof cabinet, and stored in cabinet for a few months. First time to use, and it wouldn't come out, EE shook can and didn't hear the ball inside so tapped it on the bed of work truck. Can exploded and hit EE in the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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