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MACHINERY

220001220114 · 04/25/2000 · Genwal Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
16.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Genwal Resources Inc
Mine
4201715

Narrative

WHILE PREPARING TO CONNECT HOSE TO ROCK DUST TANK OUTLET, THE 4"" COVER CAP THAT WAS RESTRAINED BY A CHAIN WAS REMOVED. THE TANK STILL HAD PRESSURE IN IT AND THE CAP BLEW OFF WHEN THE CLAMPS WE RE REMOVED. THE RESTRAINED CAP FLEW AROUND AND HIT A GLANCING BLOW TO NOSE, CHEEK LT, AND UPPER LIP CAUSING SWELLING BRUISES AND ABRASIONS. THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK (ROCK DUST) BLEW INTO EYES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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