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MACHINERY

220023360055 · 11/20/2002 · James Hamilton Construction Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles E Hamilton; Carroll Hamilton
Operator
James Hamilton Construction Co.
Mine
2901899

Narrative

EE WAS LAYING ON HIS BACK REMOVING BOLTS FROM SKHAKER SCREENS USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH. THE EE HAD ON RX GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. DIRT FELL ONTO HIS FACE AND GLASSES AND EYES. HE ROLLED OV ER TO CLEAR THEM & WENT BACK TO WORK. CAME IN THE NEXT DAY WITH HIS LEFT EYE SWOLLEN, RED AND TEARING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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