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MACHINERY

220021410023 · 05/09/2002 · Kindill Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Kindill Mining Incorporated
Mine
1200329

Narrative

EE WAS USING AN IMPACT WRENCH WHILE MOUNTING A MOTOR ON A PUMP. HE WAS USING THE IMPACT IN AN OVERHEAD POSITION. A PIECE OF DIRT OR RUST BECAME EMBEDDED IN EYE. EE HAD ON SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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