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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220232420008 · 08/20/2023 · Hamilton County Coal, 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, 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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
135
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Hamilton County Coal, LLC
Mine
1103203

Narrative

Was assisting in function testing shields. EE was on shield #44 and hit base lift button on adjacent control. #43 base lift pressure hose was blown off base lift, hose came out of shield and struck EE near EE's right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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