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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220251390027 · 05/12/2025 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC

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
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tata Chemicals Ltd
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
Mine
4800155

Narrative

Disconnecting a hose to stop a leak in the connection between the hose and customer's plumbing to a sulfuric acid storage tank. Back pressure from the customer's plumbing caused residue in the hose to spray the driver.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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