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220002970158 · 10/11/2000 · Crow's Nest Synfuels, L. P.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Crow's Nest Capital Corp
Operator
Crow's Nest Synfuels, L. P.
Mine
3608813

Narrative

EE WAS IN A DARK AREA OF THE PLANT, SURVEYING THE AREA FOR PLACEMENT OF A SHUT-OFF VALVE. AN EXTENSION CORD FROM A WORK LIGHT STRUCK THE SIDE OF A DUSTY PIPE, THROWING DUST INTO THE EYES OF TH E INJURED. INJURED HAD TEMPORARILY REMOVED HIS SAFETY GLASSES TO BETTER OBSERVE THE VALVE LOCATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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