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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220231290001 · 01/23/2023 · Buzzi Unicem USA

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
SOAPS,DETER,CLN COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

ASP Field Service Technician splashed with 19% Aqua Ammonia. There was an airlock in line at filter housing restricting flow to pump. Pressure pushed priming plug out and splashed Mono Goggles which pushed up on EE's face. Initial injury was trouble breathing and eye irritation from the Ammonia vapors and some burning on top lip. This all subsided with the introduction of water.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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