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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
220043560020 · 12/16/2004 · Hobet Mining Inc
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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 COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 2
Mine experience 1 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Ashland Inc
Operator Hobet Mining Inc
Mine 4604670
Narrative Employee was trouble shooting a brake problem on the Cat Lowboy trailer. He began to loosen the bleeder plug to check for pressure. The bleeder plug blew out of the cylinder causing fluid to spray into the employee's eyes.
Source
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