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220023080051 · 10/21/2002 · Farco Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Farco Mining Inc
Mine
4102803

Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING HIS REGULAR DUTIES AS A SERVICEMAN ON VEHICLE #308 (FRONT-END LOADER) A STRONG GUST OF WIND BLEW DEBRIS AND SOME GOT INTO HIS L/EYE, HIS EYE FELT IRRITATED IMMEDIATELY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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