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MACHINERY

220010310034 · 01/18/2001 · Farrell-Cooper Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William J Cooper
Operator
Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
Mine
3401815

Narrative

WHILE WELDING AND GRINDING ON A 773 END DUMP TRUCK FRAME, A PIECE OF METAL LODGED IN HIS EYE. HE WAS UNAWARE UNTIL 1-20 WHEN IRRITATION SENT HIM FOR MEDICAL HELP TO REMOVE A PIECE OF METAL. RE CEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN PILLS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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