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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220022750008 · 08/12/2002 · Apogee Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Apogee Coal Company LLC
Mine
4606751

Narrative

EE WAS AIRING UP TIRE - AIR PRESSURE RELEASED DUE TO LOCK RING COMING OFF. AIR PRESSURE BLEW HIM APPROX 20 FT - TIRE CAME OFF RIM AND FELL ON CO-WORKER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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