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220002550094 · 08/16/2000 · Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
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 1
Mine experience 19.36 years
Operator
Controller (parent) James J Curran Jr
Operator Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Mine 3601761
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING THE 4600 DRAGLINE AS PART OF HIS DUTIES, WHEN THE WIND BLEW DEBRIS INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Source
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