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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220181640008 · 06/11/2018 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

A certified electrician was load testing a 6 volt battery on a 3-wheeler with a volt meter when a cap blew off from the center cell, exposing the electrician to liquid from the battery, toward their face and eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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