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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121070001 · 03/26/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee was disconnecting a 2-inch hose from a shield that was not pressurized. The hose was bent and when the hose was removed from the connection, it sprung back striking the employee's upper lip, requiring 5-sutures. The employee returned to work his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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