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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220122550009 · 09/04/2012 · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
Mine
1202422

Narrative

Fire Service Technician was disabling the Fire Suppression System. Ansul check valve was installed improperly, arrow pointing improper direction not allowing pressure to release. He loosened the top actuator nut causing the pressure to release thru the plastic on the Pro Activating Devise actuator which fragmented causing laceration to the technician's nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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