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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220201960001 · 07/02/2020 · CAM Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rhino Resource Partners LP
Operator
CAM Mining LLC
Mine
4608930

Narrative

EE was changing the air conditioning compressor on a Mechanic Truck. When EE removed the air conditioning line there was a pressure build up in the line and it sprayed the Freon Gas in both eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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