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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220230310005 · 01/25/2023 · Goldcorp DEE 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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
i-80 Gold Corp
Operator
Goldcorp DEE LLC
Mine
2602159

Narrative

Technician was attempting to bleed off stored energy before servicing an Ingersoll Rand air compressor. A 2"" air line came apart and struck the technician in the torso causing multiple contusions and a broken rib.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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