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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220070470062 · 02/06/2007 · ICG Hazard, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
ICG Hazard, LLC
Mine
1518966

Narrative

Employee was burning empty parts boxes after repair when an empty ether can in one of the boxes blew up burning employee's face. (Local MSHA office at Hazard KY was notified immediately.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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