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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220261730050 · 06/11/2026 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Operator
Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Mine
2400910

Narrative

Customer asked Employee to swap hose fittings on a mine-owned pump. After EE finished, Employee noticed a cam hose fitting was leaking. Employee used a tool to tap the ear of the cam hose. The leak stopped, but as EE walked away, the cam hose fitting ruptured. Employee was struck by either the hose or cam fitting, causing a laceration to EEs face and bruises to EEs torso and knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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