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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220130300038 · 01/23/2013 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

He stopped #504GR to tighten the radiator cap. when he tried to tighten the cap it blew off and the fluid hit him in the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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