| Document ID (ISN) | 53385 |
| CIS number |
90-643 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Fleischer G., Skrodzki H. |
| Title |
Accident in a slag tap boiler and resulting protective measures |
| Original title |
Unfall in einem Schmelzkammerkessel und daraus resultierende Schutzmassnahmen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1989, Vol.20, No.9, p.20-22, 24-28. Illus. |
| Abstract |
During repair work within a slag tap boiler of a thermal power station in Germany (Fed.Rep.) an employee was hit by a falling piece of slag weighing 6kg. His protective helmet was smashed and he suffered brain concussion and scalp injury. A protective net was installed to avoid future accidents of this kind. Installation and maintenance of the safety net are described. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
steam boilers; slag; brain injuries; safety helmets; falling objects; safety nets |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protection against falling objects; thermal power stations; accident descriptions |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Power generation and distribution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Head protection
Compressed gases and pressure vessels
|
