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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220043240028 · 11/09/2004 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EE AND COWORKER WERE CHANGING RIGHT REAR TIRE ON SERVICE TRUCK. TIRE WAS MOUNTED AND EE WAS CHECKING THE GAUGE WHEN THE SIDEWALL EXPLODED KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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