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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220233460009 · 12/07/2023 · Kingston Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Kingston Mining, Inc.
Mine
4608932

Narrative

Employee states water valve was leaking. When EE attempted to tighten the fire valve it blew off and struck EE in face and mouth area. EE was transported outside to an awaiting ambulance and transported to a hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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