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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220232070035 · 07/24/2023 · Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
23
Mine experience
2.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William W Wade; Robin A Wade III
Operator
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc
Mine
0100052

Narrative

There was apparently a flammable gas in a plastic pipe that ignited while the employee was close to it. It caused debris to fly onto the left side of EE's face and left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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