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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220010780057 · 03/12/2001 · Coastal Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
El Paso Energy Corp
Operator
Coastal Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1518161

Narrative

EMPLOYEE ON 001 SECTION BOLTING TOP. LET BOOM DOWN AND LET OFF ROTATION. HYDRAULIC RUPTURED AND HYD FLUID GOT INTO CORNER OF LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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