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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220241620019 · 06/06/2024 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

The IP was transferring blank emulsion from a transfer tanker U/G, while adjusting the transfer hose, the cam lock fittings on the hose disconnected under pressure, striking IP in the lower lip

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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