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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220063030059 · 10/09/2006 · Alex Energy LLC

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
WRIST
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy LLC
Mine
4608977

Narrative

While traveling between work areas, the vehicle that ee was driving overheated. He stated that he opened the hood of the vehicle and the radiator cap blew off the radiator causing hot liquid to spew from radiator. The liquid burnt his left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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