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MACHINERY

220020700142 · 03/04/2002 · Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc

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
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518043

Narrative

EE WAS WATCHING CRAWLER DRIVE GEAR TO ALIGN IT FOR WELDING WHEN PIECE OF METAL ENTERED HIS EYE (HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES). PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED, AS USUAL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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