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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220103470054 · 12/06/2010 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
45
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was disconnecting 2 1/2 inch hoses from the monorail system, when the hose came apart one end flew back and struck him on the left thumb causing a severe tendon strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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