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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220110450035 · 02/10/2011 · Litwar Processing Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Security guard, Watchman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Litwar Processing Company, LLC
Mine
4605872

Narrative

Employee was assisting the unloading of equipment from a trailer. The equipment would not start. An air hose was used to inject air into a fuel line. The air pressure blew a hole in the line forcing an unknown object into the corner of the employee's left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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