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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220261730003 · 06/16/2026 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Car trimmer, Car loader, Bin puller, Truck loader
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4702918

Narrative

Employee was working in rail yard and caught an air valve on a rail car with EE's radio/pants loop that was under pressure, pressure released and hose/connector hit employee in knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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