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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220231160025 · 04/12/2023 · Prospect Mining & Development Co. 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
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sandton Credit Solutions Master Fund IV, LP
Operator
Prospect Mining & Development Co. LLC
Mine
0103155

Narrative

Employee was using battery powered grease gun to track conveyor belt over, continuous pumping led to a buildup of pressure, grease gun tubing exploded bruising right orbital area above eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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