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Flexible pipe section ruptures and strikes worker in leg

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March 2012. While working to thaw a drain line that was plugged... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March 2012. While working to thaw a drain line that was plugged with ice, a worker was struck by a flexible pipe section that over-pressured and ruptured. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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