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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220080140003 · 01/07/2008 · Peabody Western Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
59
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Western Coal Company
Mine
0201195

Narrative

Hydraulic pressure caused spool to shoot out and pin hand between spool and frame.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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