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MACHINERY

220013180041 · 10/31/2001 · Monterey Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Timbering, Build cribs
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Exxon Mobil Corp
Operator
Monterey Coal Company
Mine
1100726

Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE BUILDING CRIBS IN LONGWALL BLEEDER ENTRY. A SECTION OF 6"" PLASTIC DEWATER LINE INSTALLED IN THE ENTRY FELL & STRUCK THE RIGHTSIDE OF VICTIM'S HARD HAT & RIGHT SHOULDER. THE WATER LINE FAILED FROM THE INADVERTENT INTRODUCTION OF HIGH PRESSURE INTO THE LINE FROM THE LONGWALL WATER PUMPS. EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO HIS SHOULDER & RELEASED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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