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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220222930006 · 10/12/2022 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
66
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

IP was working to help gear in a jumbo, as EE was approaching the jumbo a water hose struck the IP in the head, on the hard hat, the impact caused facial injuries. It is believed that the hose had hung up on the jumbo, stretched, then released, striking the IP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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