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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220173320011 · 11/20/2017 · Oxford Mining Co.LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
48
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Oxford Mining Co.LLC
Mine
3304179

Narrative

Employee had a hand on a cluster of hydraulic lines, troubleshooting a leak. Employee grabbed a hose, which was lying up against the frame of the truck and pulled it away, when oil shot out and penetrated the right middle finger. Employee was wearing gloves and had two rags wrapped around the hose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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