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220012350070 · 05/17/2001 · Farrell-Cooper Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William J Cooper
Operator
Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
Mine
3401728

Narrative

WHILE REMOVING A TORQUE CONVERTER ON A WATER WAGON STRONG WINDS BLEW DIRT UNDER THE RIM OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS EYE. DR REMOVED DIRT WITH COTTON SWAH BUT LOST ONE DAYS WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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