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220002730022 · 09/20/2000 · Southern Ohio Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Southern Ohio Coal Company
Mine
3301173

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE SLOPE BELT COMPARTMENTAT THE TOP OF THE SLOPE. AS HE WENT THROUGH THE AIR LOCK DOOR A PIECE OF RUST BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION EYE MEDICATION TO RELIEVE THE EYE IRRITATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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