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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220082830045 · 09/26/2008 · United Minerals Co 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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy; United Minerals Inc
Operator
United Minerals Co LLC
Mine
1202296

Narrative

While using a cutting torch, victim's left hand was burned when hose on torch failed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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