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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220242120004 · 06/25/2024 · Lhoist North America Of Tennessee, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
2
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America Of Tennessee, LLC
Mine
4000022

Narrative

EE had a 1-1/4"" hose in a bumper mounted vice removing a quick disconnect. The hose was not connected to any equipment. It had residual pressure though & once the QD was at the end of its threads it shot off the hose & struck EE in the mouth splitting EE's lower lip, damaging upper tooth & breaking 2 lower teeth on EE's side.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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