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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220220620003 · 02/24/2022 · Mosaic Fertilizer, 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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801183

Narrative

The tire technician was changing a tire on a piece of equipment. While changing the tire, the air hose came loose from the tire jack and the air hose hit the employee in the head causing injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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