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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142310057 · 08/15/2012 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

During part 50 audit, this injury was determined reportable. Employee was changing cutter shaft on shearer, did not relieve hyd. pressure, hot fluid (2nd degree burns) sprayed onto his face/neck. Cause was not relieving PSI. Compliance with rules and miner proficiency a factor, PPE and mining equip/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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