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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220032720034 · 09/25/2003 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
67
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A BUILD-UP OF PRESSURE CAUSED AN 8 INCH PLASTIC DISCHARGE LINE TO RUPTURE. THE FORCE OF THIS PRESSURE RELIEF PROPELLED PIECES OF BROKEN PLASTIC PIPE THROUGH THE AIR, STRIKCING THE EE IN THE FA CE AND EYES AREAS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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