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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220241550017 · 05/30/2024 · American Rock Products

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Crusher, Breaker
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
American Rock Products
Mine
4503452

Narrative

After safety check, operator turned the screening plant motor on to warm up. After 2-4 minutes of the motor running, the operator noticed a white vapor coming from the hydraulic pump. Operator went to shut the screening plant down. When the operator attempted to turn the key off (shutting down the plant) the hose came off the pump, resulting in hydraulic oil spraying the operator.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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