October 11, 2002
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Bonita Grande Sand Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
THE MOTOR ON DRAGLINE DL4 RAN HOT. THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO RELIEVE PRESSURE BY LOOSENING THE CAP ONE NOTCH, BUT THE CAP BLEW OFF, CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS RIGHT ARM, CHEST AND FACE.