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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220111570040 · 04/29/2011 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
63
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was cleaning the bunker area with a high pressure water hose, the water hose broke at the coupler and the pressure caused the right hand to twist backwards causing pain and swelling to the right wrist. EE cont. to work until 5/26/11 when he went off work not able to lift with right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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