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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220220600004 · 02/22/2022 · Miles Sand & Gravel

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
338
Mine experience
16.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walt Miles
Operator
Miles Sand & Gravel
Mine
4503341

Narrative

Miner removed bolts thought to secure ""cap"" protecting an oil sensor threaded and bolted into a pressurized tank. The cap was then dislodged from silicone seal causing the release of pressure inside the tank and cap to strike the miner in the jaw. Other sensors had been accessed prior to this all located under bolted on protective covers not under pressure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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