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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220151040025 · 04/07/2015 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Injured employee was standing next to a shield adjustment hose on the longwall recovery face. While the shield was in the process of lowering to pull, a return hose ruptured and sprayed the employee on the right side of his head and face resulting in a corneal abrasion. Safety glasses were being worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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