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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220092380015 · 08/17/2009 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
221
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Raising and setting #2 shield using manual controls. Hose fitting broke which allowed the hose to fling back and forth striking right arm at the elbow area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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