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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220042540015 · 09/03/2004 · Cravat Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
19
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Puskarich
Operator
Cravat Coal Company Inc
Mine
3303028

Narrative

Contractor employee was removing a hydraulic hose from an excavator. An O-Ring blew out and high high pressure oil hit the employee's forehead and right eye around his safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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