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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120620003 · 02/17/2012 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
6
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4801078

Narrative

Conditions were normal, pump was operating correctly. Worker was introducing anti-freeze to the line feeding into the pump. Worker was wearing requited safety equipment including safety glasses and hard hat. A ball valve was not fully closed and when air pressure was introduced to the line, the anti-freeze blew up into the workers face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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