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MACHINERY

220022280040 · 08/06/2002 · Shamrock Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Shamrock Coal Company Inc
Mine
1516098

Narrative

EE WAS USING AN AIR WRENCH ON A SCREEN IN THE PLANT, WHEN DEBRIS GOT IN HIS EYE. HE FLUSHED IT BUT WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 8/7/02. METAL WAS REMOVED. THIS WAS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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