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220001650030 · 06/03/2000 · Kindill Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Kindill Mining Incorporated
Mine
1200329

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL RUBBER BELTING AROUND A BREAKER SCREEN IN ORDER TO HELP WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DUST CONTROL. WINDY CONDITIONS BLEW A RUST PARTICLE INTO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARIN G SAFETY GLASSES. HE TRIED TO WASH PARTICLE OUT BUT COULDN'T. SIDE SHIELDS HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR HIS GLASSES. GOGGLES COULD HAVE BEEN WORN IN WINDY CONDITIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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