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POWERED HAULAGE

220001030011 · 04/05/2000 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
18.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101322

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A DIESEL MAN TRIP TO HIS WORK AREA. HE WAS INJURED WHEN A PIECE OF METAL DEBRIS BLEW INTO HIS EYE FROM UNDERNEATH HIS SAFETYGLASSES. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN A VERY TURBUL ENT AREA NEAR AN INTAKE SHAFT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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