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MACHINERY

220001810008 · 06/16/2000 · Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
Mine
1517541

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG CAME UNDER HIS WELDING SHIELD AND WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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