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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220161600013 · 06/02/2016 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
55
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

While working with a long wall duster, the employee's pants leg caught and uncoupled a pressurized hose, striking EE in the left knee. The accident was caused by the hose clamp not being secured by the employee when assembled. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. The employee has a good attitude and was properly trained on the task.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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