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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220132040041 · 07/16/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was carrying pump parts back and forth in back bleeder when a 6"" air line broke striking him and knocking him into roof support pumpable pier. Received pain to his head, neck, and back when he struck pier.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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