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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023330039 · 11/21/2002 · White County Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
19.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
White County Coal, LLC
Mine
1102662

Narrative

HE WAS CHECKING FLOW BY PULLING HOSE UP OUT OF CHEMICALS BARREL. AIR IN WATERLINE CAUSED CHEMICAL TO BACK FLUSH IN HOSE INTO HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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