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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220190880025 · 03/26/2019 · Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
16
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1518946

Narrative

Rock was stuck between grease truck back tires, mechanic removed rock and a knot formed on inside tire. Employee walked over to examine knot on tire when tire blew resulting in debris blowing in both eyes

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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