← MSHA accidents

MACHINERY

220050540050 · 02/17/2005 · Champion Coal Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Garrick Miller
Operator
Champion Coal Co Inc
Mine
4406787

Narrative

EE was cutting lug nuts off of mantrip when inflated tire expanded & exploded due to heat from torches. Tire exploded blowing dirt & debris into face & eyes. Safety glasses were being worn at time of accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown