Two mechanics were repairing a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder looked different, so they looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information on it. As they were unscrewing the cap of the cylinder, the cap exploded off the cylinder hitting both mechanics in the lower legs.
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Mostrando los 3Mechanics were removing cylinder head on a hydraulic cylinder while the cylinder was pressurized with nitrogen. Employee was injured by the concussive force released when the cap came off. The employee suffered hearing loss and a concussion.
Two mechanics were repairing a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder looked different and the mechanics looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information. As they were taking the cap off the cylinder, as the cap reached the end, the cap blew off hitting both mechanics in the lower legs.