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MACHINERY

220010380003 · 01/29/2001 · Northwestern Resources Company

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Montana Power Company
Operator
Northwestern Resources Company
Mine
4103164

Narrative

WORKING NIGHT SHIFT, EE WAS CHANGING TRACK LINKS ON A BACKHOE, USING A 4"" AIR GRINDER AND A TORCH. HE HAD ON SAFETY GLASSES AND A FULL FACE SHIELD. HE WAS NOT AWARE THAT HE HAD GOTTEN ANYTHING IN HIS EYE UNTIL HE GOT HOME AND HIS EYE WAS BOTHERING HIM. HE WENT TO THE DR AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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