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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220013550002 · 12/19/2001 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Accident recovery
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
8
Mine experience
16.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101322

Narrative

WHILE PUMPING TEC-FOAM, THE PUMP LINE STOPPED UP. WHILE TRYING TO FIND BLOCKAGE THE LINE CAME APART AND THE MATERIAL GOT INTO BOTH EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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