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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010640151 · 02/09/2001 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
348
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

DURING THE PROCESS OF PLASTERING A STOPPING, THE B-BOND DUST GOT IN HIS LUNGS HE FELT FEVERISH AND EXPERENCED PROBLEMS BREATHING. HE WAS REMOVED FROM THE MINE. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS ADVISED TO STOP WORK UNTIL HE FELT BETTER OR IMPROVEMENT WAS SHOWN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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