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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220173520028 · 12/01/2017 · Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
5
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC
Mine
1516734

Narrative

Truck had a blow out tire on inside wheel. Driver dumped load short started back down hill to get spare truck. Stopped to get out and check tire, while in front it blew off spoke striking driver.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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