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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220231580003 · 06/05/2023 · Industrial Minerals Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
18.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GEO International
Operator
Industrial Minerals Company
Mine
0400562

Narrative

Miner Disconnected a 4"" line to unplug it. The line had not fully depressurized. Cement was blown into the face of the Miner. The miner's eyes were injured, at this time indications are the injury will result in the loss of 2 days work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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