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MACHINERY

220022830004 · 10/02/2002 · Ohio County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Ohio County Coal Company
Mine
1518552

Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING UP A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE COAL FROM THE ROOF POPPED OFF AND GOT IN HIS EYE. (RIGHT) HE DID HAVE HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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