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220012110174 · 07/19/2001 · Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co. Inc
Mine
4405605

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE DISTURBED A BEE'S NEST AS HE PLACED A BARREL OF OIL ONTO A RACK. HE WAS STUNG ON HIS RIGHT WRIST. HE IS ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS BUT DID NOT HAVE HIS STING KIT WITH HIM. HE WENT TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM FOR INJECTION OF MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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