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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220060460035 · 02/08/2006 · Buffalo Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
7
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gerald W Ramsburg; Charles R Howdershelt
Operator
Buffalo Coal Company Inc
Mine
4602602

Narrative

The employee refueled the water pump and started the pump. He walked around the pump to see why it was not running when he arrived. He touched the radiator cap and it blew off, spraying his face with hot antifreeze.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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