December 7, 1984
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inland Storage Distribution Center · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE FEMALE THREADS ON THE FILLER CAP ON THE HYDRAULIC TANK ON A 996C RUBBER TIRED CAT LOADER WERE WORN. THIS ALLOWED THE CAP TO BLOW OFF BEFORE THE PRESSURE WAS REDUCED AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS REM OVING THIS CAP TO ADD ADDITIONAL FLUID.