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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013370060 · 11/19/2001 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING CAUSTIC LINE TO THE 029 POND. CAUSTIC LIME BLEW LOOSE, SPILLING CHEMICAL ON EE. EE WAS WEARING GLASSES BUT ENOUGH CHEMICAL GOT AROUND GLASSES AND INTO EYES TO CAUSE DAMAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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