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MACHINERY

220140580017 · 02/17/2014 · Kepler Processing Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kepler Processing Company LLC
Mine
4604637

Narrative

Injured was in process of removing ""make-up water line"" from suction line on primary fines pump so as to add water. 2"" make-up line broke off at valve overhead causing line to fall when hot material blew out of 2"" opening and sprayed injured' s face and neck area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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