← MSHA accidents

EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220182220013 · 08/02/2018 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
645
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4608759

Narrative

The employee was trying to tighten up the already hung miner cable and waterline when the waterline burst hitting the employee on the head. The employee sought medical treatment and diagnosed with a strained neck and shoulder. The employee sought medical treatment again on 8/6/2018 and was taken off work this incident is being reported as a lost time injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown