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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
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