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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220132620024 · 09/12/2013 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

While filling a set of rock dust pods, the employee mistakenly unhooked a pressurized line. The pressurized line struck him in his chest and right arm, resulting in a laceration of the right arm, requiring 4 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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