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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
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