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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113210015 · 11/10/2011 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
51
Mine experience
5.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
Mine
4406929

Narrative

Employee was trouble shooting for a hydraulic leak when he reached and pulled on hoses and had several in hand. One of the hoses had a small hole. Under pressure while he was searching the hoses the hose ruptured and came in contact with his right hand causing a laceration due to the pressure from the hose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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