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MACHINERY

220000480026 · 02/10/2000 · Fairbanks Coal Co., Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wesley D. Burke
Operator
Fairbanks Coal Co., Inc
Mine
1517657

Narrative

WHILE GRINDING METAL BOX, EMPLOYEE FELT OBJECT ENTER EYE, METAL CAUSED DISCOMFORT TO EMPLOYEE LATER IN THE DAY AND WAS REMOVED IN EMERGENCY ROOM. EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSE S.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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