EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Name: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE at Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
Start: 12/14/2024

220243530005 · 12/14/2024 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type: Struck by flying object
Occupation: Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury: CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 58
Mine experience: 0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent): ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator: Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine: 4601436

Narrative

Employee was struck by a high pressure hose on the right knee. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a return staple had been used instead of a high pressure staple. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency not a factor.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown