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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220151950029 · 07/07/2015 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

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
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

Miner was attempting to loosen an air-line, to bleed pressure off it, when the hose blew off and small particles of dust and dirt went into the miners eyes. The following were not a factor: rules, regulations, mining equipment or systems, skills, proficiency, training, protective devises or clothing. Attitude may have been a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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