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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220151330011 · 05/05/2015 · M-Class Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
73
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coalfield Transport Inc; Foresight Energy/ Murray Energy
Operator
M-Class Mining LLC
Mine
1103189

Narrative

I.E. was loosening bolts on a code 62 fitting. Pressure was stored between isolation valve and pump. There was one bolt remaining in the fitting. Once I.E. loosened the last bolt, the seal was broke and sprayed emulsion in the face of I.E.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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