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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033390011 · 11/24/2003 · Hobet Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Hobet Mining Inc
Mine
4604670

Narrative

AFTER MAKING DELIVERY, DRIVER UNCOVERED 3""HOSE FROM STORAGE TANK. HE FAILED TO RELEAVE PRESSURE BY UNCOUPLING ONE SIDE AT A TIME, AS TRAINED 2 WEEKS PRIOR. ONCE UNCOUPLED THE HOSE FLEW BACK STRIKING HIM IN THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION. HE SOUGHT IMMEDIATE TREATMENT BY PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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