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MACHINERY

220023260038 · 11/12/2002 · Thunderhill Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chris Cline
Operator
Thunderhill Coal, LLC
Mine
4608818

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH A TORCH WHEN THE METAL BLEW OUT, THROWING SLAG INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, BUT THE METAL WENT AROUND GLASSES TO GET TO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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