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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220262530004 · 09/03/2026 · Round Mountain Gold Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Roof bolter, Tramming
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corporation
Operator
Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Mine
2602584

Narrative

Employee was tramming a bolter to the shop when the bolter suddenly stopped, employee went to see if there was any obvious reason for the bolter to stop when loud pop was heard. The coolant tank sight glass failed, spraying the employee with hot coolant and hydraulic oil. Employee got burns on chest, neck, hands, chin, mouth and nose and was prescribed burn cream and pain reliever.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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