EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Jewett Mine LLC
Start: 08/04/2004

220042260018 · 08/04/2004 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity: Machine maintenance
Injury source: COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator: Jewett Mine LLC
Mine: 4103164

Narrative

WHILE FUELING A MOTOR GRADER, EE WAS ALSO CHECKING THE OIL IN IT. HE STEPPED OFF THE GRADER AND WENT TOWARDS THE CAB OF THE FUEL TRUCK WHEN THE HOSE BLEW OFF THE FUEL GUN, SPRAYING HIM WITH DIESEL. HE GOT DIESEL IN HIS EYES AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM. ON 8/6/04 HE SAW AN EYE DOCTOR. AT THAT TIME HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS FOR INFECTION.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown