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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220253170638 · 11/03/2025 · Wissota Sand & Gravel Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
WSG Acquisition Corp
Operator
Wissota Sand & Gravel Co.
Mine
4701855

Narrative

THE MINER WAS WORKING ON AN EXCAVATOR, WHILE REPLACING A HYDRAULIC HOSE AND WHILE LOOSENING THE HOSE, THE PRESSURE BUILT UP AND THE FLUID HIT THE MINER IN THE FACE AROUND THE LOWER LIP AND CHIN AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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