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MACHINERY
220010220023 · 01/05/2001 · Lodestar Energy Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Welder (shop)
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 2
Mine experience — years
Operator
Controller (parent) Iracoal Incorporated
Operator Lodestar Energy Incorporated
Mine 1518045
Narrative WELDER HAD BEEN USAING AIR ARC AND HAD LAID IT DOWN. HE THEN REMOVED HIS WELDING SHIELD AT WHICHTIME AIR ARC BEGAN TO LEAK, BLOWING METAL INTO LEFT EYE.
Source
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