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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220082140024 · 07/25/2008 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
233
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Fitting broke on the steering valve spraying hydraulic fluid on the turbo which ignited. Employee then jumped from the truck and received 1st and 2nd degree burns to his arm and ear. No damage was done to the truck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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