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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071210008 · 04/21/2007 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

A pumper was attempting to open a drain/relief valve on a dewatering pump when hot water in the pump, caused by low suction, sprayed his left hand and the left side of his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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