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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220191640025 · 06/03/2019 · The Marshall County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
34
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marshall County Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

A fully trained miner was changing hydraulic lines on a breast drill when the pressure from the hose caused it to swing and hit EE in the face. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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