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MACHINERY

220002060110 · 07/18/2000 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
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
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406872

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINNING TO DRILL A ROOF BOLT HOLEWHEN THE METAL BIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP,THE CARBIDE TIP FRAGMENTED INTO SMALL PIECES ANDONE PIECE INBEDDED ITSELF INTO HIS LEFT EYE AROU ND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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