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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220111860022 · 06/30/2011 · Virginia Fuel Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
71
Mine experience
0.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James C Justice II
Operator
Virginia Fuel Corporation
Mine
4407034

Narrative

Employee was using an air greaser gun greasing a 980G Cat loader, the hose busted cutting his right hand next to his index finger. Grease entered the wound. He was taken for medical treatment to clean the cut.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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