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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220083330041 · 11/19/2008 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by concussion
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
92
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

EE was repairing a water leak on #69 shield. He removed a keeper pin on a 13mm. High pressure line. The hose blew and the pressure in the line cut his left ring finger and middle. Ring finger has 10 sutures and middle finger has 3 suture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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