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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220021400054 · 05/08/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4603755

Narrative

EE WAS USING AIR LANCE WITH APPROX 200 POUNDS OF PRESSURE. HOSE SEPARATED FROM COUPLING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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