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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220150090023 · 12/30/2014 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Rock duster
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
56
Mine experience
6.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was disconnecting a supply hose from rock dust pod that had been left hooked up to dust pod from previous shift in which time allowed neck of dust pod to be packed with rock dust. The clogged neck prevented the supply hose from being relieved of pressure and when he started removing the supply hose it blew off striking him in the face causing a fracture and lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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