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POWERED HAULAGE

220002340019 · 08/08/2000 · Paramont Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pittston Company
Operator
Paramont Coal Corp
Mine
4406846

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A RAIL MOTOR TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE WHEN HE FELT A PIECE OF DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE MANTRIP WAS STOPPED AT THE 15TH X-CUT &ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LOOKED IN HIS EYE BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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