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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220011200057 · 04/18/2001 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
30
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS AIRING UP A TIRE ON HIS TRUCK. THE TIRE BLEW OUT KNOCKING HIM FACE DOWN ONT HE GROUND. HE HAD LACERATIONS TO HIS FOREHEAD AND A STRAINED NECK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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