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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220251600005 · 06/05/2025 · Mega Highwall Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel W Bunn
Operator
Mega Highwall Mining, LLC
Mine
4609632

Narrative

Employee was working on Truck AC when hose and clamp on high pressure side blew off striking EE in the forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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