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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220220980003 · 03/30/2022 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Limited
Mine
1000088

Narrative

EE was attempting to uncouple a victaulic coupling from a 4"" bull hose that was connected to a compressor. The hose was under pressure and when the EE loosened the victaulic coupling the hose broke free and struck EE in the leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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