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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220143460003 · 12/06/2014 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
3
Mine experience
11.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

Employee was completing a back flush at #126 shield on the longwall when a 1/2 inch loop hose blew off striking employee in the face and jaw area requiring sutures to lip and mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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