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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220102520029 · 08/31/2010 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

New 4"" hose on compressor blew off fitting when pressure was being brought up and hose whipped employee. Left arm contusion, left foot contusion, broken nose and bruised right knee and elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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