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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220223180030 · 11/03/2022 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

Employee was taking oil samples from the #10 loader. EE checked for pressure by loosening the plug slowly. While doing so, the plug abruptly shot out, spraying oil at the EE's face and upper body.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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