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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220140760038 · 03/13/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Individual was at the tail drive area of the longwall when a 13mm high pressure hose busted at the connector striking him, in a whipping motion, on the back and right elbow area. Individual received bruises to the entire back and a small laceration and swelling to the right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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