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MACHINERY
220003530026
· 12/06/2000 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
55
Mine experience
4.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Mine
3600970
Narrative
EE WAS WORKING ON A CREW INSTALLING SHIELDS FOR THE NEXT LONGWALL FACE. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO PRESSURIZE A SHIELD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF, A VALVE ASSEMBLY CAME APART. A PORTION OF THE VALVE ASSEMB LY STRUCK THE EE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT EYE.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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