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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220161120009 · 04/13/2016 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
313
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Attempted to change 3/8"" pressure hose to the water activation solenoid on 203 shield on the 24W longwall face. EE did not turn off or relieve pressure to the hose, and while pulling staple lock out the hose released and hit EE in the mouth, resulting in impact injuries to the mouth area. Injury did not result from problem with mining machines, training, ppe, or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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