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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220041830003 · 04/08/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Blasting, Shoot coal
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
194
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John C Smith Jr
Operator
Appalachian Fuels LLC
Mine
1517799

Narrative

Victim was struck in the back of the head by a hose that blew loose on the Anfo truck. He complained of being dizzy for a little while, then felt better and returned to work. On 6/18/04 he again complained of being dizzy and was sent to the doctor. He has been off since that date is in physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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