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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220212850022 · 10/06/2021 · Patton Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Set, Remove, Relocate props
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Operator
Patton Mining LLC
Mine
1103182

Narrative

IE was crawling into the shield to set it when EE accidentally hit the pressure bleeding valve on the pressure whip line. The line shot back striking IE in the nose causing a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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