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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220223460007 · 12/08/2022 · New Mexico Salt & Minerals LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chase Clark Wilson
Operator
New Mexico Salt & Minerals LLC
Mine
2901785

Narrative

Employee locked out electrical pump panel to do maintenance on machine. When employee returned to unlock and turn on pump panel, the panel exploded. Employee was exposed to minor flash from the electrical current.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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