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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220262470036 · 09/01/2026 · C A Langford Company Inc

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
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William S Langford
Operator
C A Langford Company Inc
Mine
0100013

Narrative

replace hydraulic line on trio cone crusher. insured LOTO and all pressure relief was opened.line blew off accumulator resulting in fluid spraying into associate face & eyes. They flushed eyes out and went to ER. Trio was called in to inspect and couldnt explain why this happened with valves properly opened.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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