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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220261590039 · 05/29/2026 · Carolina Stalite Company LP

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Judith H Johnson; Jeffrey V Goodman
Operator
Carolina Stalite Company LP
Mine
3100135

Narrative

Miner was attempting to readjust the flash pipe to better seat the coupling. The pipe had pressure causing the flash to come towards EE's face. The dust accumulation was more than traditional flush technique could remove. Miner was transported to local medical facility and received a Morgan Flush.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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