September 15, 2010
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Sydney Peak Stone, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances
During operator pre-shift inspection operator added coolant to dozer. After operator added coolant the radiator cap was not installed on properly. Operator at 1:00 p.m. noticed cap was on wrong. Operator shut off engine and tried to loosen radiator cap which resulted in hot coolant to be released.