EE was cutting lug nuts off of mantrip when inflated tire expanded & exploded due to heat from torches. Tire exploded blowing dirt & debris into face & eyes. Safety glasses were being worn at time of accident.
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February 17, 2005
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Champion Coal Co Inc · Struck by flying object
August 18, 2003
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Champion Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS WORKING ON STACKER BELT. VICTIM WALKED UNDER CATWALK AND RAISED HIS HEAD UP BEFORE CLEARING STRUCTURE. VICTIM'S HEAD STRUCK CATWALK CAUSING INJURY.
June 4, 2003
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Champion Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROOF BOLT OPERATOR BENDING (36" BOLT)
September 25, 2001
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Champion Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROOF BOLT OPERATOR. BENDING (36" BENDABLE RESIN BOLTS) ROOF BOLTS AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN BACK.
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