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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220222380015 · 08/17/2022 · Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
9
Mine experience
10.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Employee was using a water hose to clean a belt transfer area. A hole ruptured in the hose. Employee dropped the hose and it began to whip around under pressure. While trying to avoid the whipping hose and shut the water off, employee was struck and fell and twisted knee. No rules or regulations were violated and employee has training and experience.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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